Legal Counsel – Real Estate Americas

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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

The legal Counsel is responsible for various real estate law matters related to the Americas core business and xScale portfolio.

The One Legal team at Equinix seeks a Legal Counsel – Real Estate to support the Real Estate function in connection with the acquisition, development, leasing and operation of data centers and corporate offices in the Americas region (currently, Brazil, Canada, Chile Colombia, Mexico, Peru and the U.S.). This role will ideally be based in Toronto or Dallas.

Responsibilities

• Independently lead negotiations and manage all types of real estate transactions, both core business and xScale, including purchases, sales, leases, mergers and acquisitions, shared campus master associations, joint ventures, development agreements, management agreements, financing
• Interpret contracts, provide legal advice and resolve disputes arising with respect to existing real estate portfolio, corporate development projects and construction projects
• Provide power-related advice, including negotiating power purchase agreements, assisting with substation construction arrangements, and assisting with regulatory advice regarding power capacity and campus structuring
• Provide general legal support to the organization, including review and negotiation of licenses, supplier contracts, power purchase agreements, and infrastructure agreements.
• Effectively and efficiently manage outside counsel. Adapt to and understand local customs with respect to real estate transactions
• Work with and coordinate activities among individuals in various departments around the world, including tax, finance, compliance, design and construction, and corporate development
• Navigate competing workflows, set appropriate priorities with clients and deliver results within agreed timelines
• Think creatively and devise solutions to challenging problems, including making and articulating determinations regarding risks and benefits
• Exercise mature and reliable judgment while enjoying Equinix’s enthusiastic, informal and fast-paced environment
• Flexibility and desire to work on challenging and new projects to support a lean and highly efficient legal team
• Willingness to develop new areas of expertise and solve problems

Qualifications

• 2-6 years of relevant law firm or in-house experience, with at least 2 years of dedicated transactional real estate practice
• Demonstrated ability to be the point person responsible for negotiating and closing transactions
• Previous experience regarding energy law and power-related agreements a plus.
• Experience or familiarity with data centers and the colocation and telecommunications services industries a plus
• Strong communication, leadership and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage a demanding workload
• Experience working in a culturally diverse and global company a plus

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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