Senior Legal Counsel, Regulatory

Equinix; United States; Remote; USD 191,000 - 287,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Legal Counsel, Regulatory, where you will provide vital regulatory guidance and support to the business. In this global role, you will navigate complex regulatory landscapes, collaborate with diverse teams, and drive initiatives that align with corporate objectives. This innovative firm values diversity and offers a dynamic environment for professional growth. If you are adaptable, solution-oriented, and ready to tackle regulatory challenges in the digital age, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus Eligibility

Equity Options

Comprehensive Benefits

Flexible Work Environment

Qualifications

• Over 12 years of experience as a regulatory lawyer.
• In-house experience is desirable but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide regulatory guidance on compliance and legal issues.
• Collaborate with global teams on regulatory frameworks.
• Identify risks and opportunities in regulatory matters.

Skills

Regulatory Guidance

International Trade Regulations

Legal Drafting

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Education

Law Degree

Tools

Legal Technology Tools

Job description

Who are we?

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operating over 260 data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.

A career at Equinix means you will collaborate on work that impacts the world and be surrounded by endless opportunities to learn new skills and grow in varied directions. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.

Job Summary

Equinix is seeking a candidate to fulfill a Senior Legal Counsel, Regulatory role. This is a global role, with the candidate primarily responsible for providing regulatory guidance and support to the business, as a member of the Global Regulatory Office. As Senior Legal Counsel, this role will advise the business on these matters in alignment with corporate and strategic objectives, and its corporate risk profile, in a manner that supports the business objectives of Equinix as a whole.

Responsibilities

• Provide regulatory guidance and support to the business, focusing on the regulatory and compliance framework. Willingness to embrace and work on a wide spectrum of regulatory issues, including but not limited to telecommunications regulation/licensing, cyber security laws, critical national infrastructure laws, power licensing laws, international trade and other relevant areas of laws applicable to Equinix’s business.
• Collaborate with other regulatory and compliance teams globally within One Legal to coordinate an overall regional regulatory guidance framework for Equinix businesses, consistent with the Equinix global regulatory guidance framework.
• Collaborate with Public Policy and Government Affairs team on emerging legislative and regulatory issues to determine impact to Equinix and provide guidance on potential legislative and regulatory changes.
• Identify opportunities/potential risks to the Equinix business, working closely with senior members of the legal team and other internal stakeholders to implement and drive regional regulatory affairs improvement initiatives, including designing a regulatory and compliance framework, programs, and policies.
• Maintain existing regulatory database and ensure clear and concise regulatory inputs are updated timely to enable operational excellence.
• Stay updated on the regulatory landscape and emerging regulatory policies and trends to contribute to, impact, and analyze opportunities for the Company.
• Conduct presentations, training, and educating the business team members on the regulatory and compliance framework, programs, and policies.
• Manage external legal counsel when applicable or when local law input is required to provide legal support for business activities.
• Function as part of the wider global legal team, engaging with other departments, providing input on regulatory issues, undertaking any global projects, initiatives, deals, corporate or other commercial transactions as may arise or be assigned.

Qualifications

• More than 12 years of experience as a regulatory lawyer with experience in international trade regulations, restrictions, and practices, and in two or more areas directly relevant to this role as identified in the ‘Primary Roles and Responsibilities’ section above.
• Some in-house experience (either as a full-time role or by way of secondment experience) is desirable.
• Experience of working in an international business environment is desirable.
• Excellent knowledge of the regulatory framework applicable to a US-headquartered multinational technology and/or telecommunications company.
• Adaptable, flexible, pragmatic, and solution-oriented; willing to handle tough legal and regulatory challenges in the digital and information age and create innovative solutions to complex regulatory and licensing requirements and issues to help Equinix build and deploy innovative products and services globally.
• Prepared to use technology tools.
• Articulate, with great communication and drafting skills.
• Competent, accurate, proactive, resourceful, independent, organized, able to prioritize effectively to meet deadlines, address risk, achieve results, an effective time manager with strong interpersonal skills focused on teamwork and the ability to foster/manage relationships across multiple departments.

The United States targeted pay range for this position in the following locations is:

• California (Non-SF/Bay Area), Connecticut, Maryland, New York, New Jersey, Washington state: $191,000 to $287,000 per year.

Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.

This position may be offered in other locations. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position.

As an employee, you become important to Equinix’s success. Details about our company benefits can be found at the following link:

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Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.

Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy/childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political/organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.