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Job Summary
The Senior Legal Specialist collaborates directly with Equinix’s attorneys on various corporate law matters related to governance, regulatory compliance, subsidiary maintenance, and corporate transactions.
Responsibilities
Manages and maintains legal aspects of global subsidiaries, including entity formation, corporate restructurings, and general corporate maintenance, coordinating closely with global counterparts
Drafts minutes or resolutions of subsidiary shareholder and board meetings for review by the supervising attorney
Oversees and manages the performance of external legal service provider to ensure quality and efficiency
Coordinates legal due diligence across various corporate transactions, including joint venture setup, monetization, and financing workstreams
Supports subsidiary annual meeting process and other regulatory requirements
Attends to corporate record keeping
Assists with time-sensitive signature requests and other administrative matters, including KYC requests
Resolves routine issues and consults with attorneys when legal questions arise that require attorney input
Attends to special projects for the Legal Department as needed
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required
Proven years corporate paralegal experience preferred, combining time at a law firm and at a global public company preferred
Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with experience (internal or external) working with business-focused personnel
Strong attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines
Strong organizational and prioritization skills, along with good administrative abilities
Ability to take a pragmatic and commercial approach, with the capacity to multi-task and work with limited supervision
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.
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What We Do
Equinix (Nasdaq: EQIX) is the world’s digital infrastructure company™, enabling digital leaders to harness a trusted platform to bring together and interconnect the foundational infrastructure that powers their success. Equinix enables today’s businesses to access all the right places, partners and possibilities they need to accelerate advantage. With Equinix, they can scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value.
