Senior Legal Specialist, Corporate

Who are we?

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet. A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.

A career at Equinix means being at the center of shaping what comes next and amplifying customer value through innovation and impact. You’ll work across teams, influence key decisions, and help shape the path forward. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.

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 providers 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 of corporate paralegal experience preferred, combining time at a law firm and at a global public company
• 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