Legal Counsel - Litigation and Investigations

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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 – Litigation and Investigations is responsible for supporting Equinix’s litigation, investigation, and dispute resolution work in the United States and Canada.

Equinix seeks a Legal Counsel - Litigation and Investigations to support its growing portfolio of litigation, investigation, and dispute resolution matters in the United States and Canada. This role ideally will be based in Dallas or Toronto, although we may be able to consider an exceptional candidate in certain other locations.

Responsibilities

• Case management, including developing overall strategy, selecting and managing outside counsel, assisting with review and management of budgets, assessing and quantifying liability, and reviewing and preparing filings
• Support or manage discovery in assigned matters, including by handling written discovery responses, third-party subpoenas, depositions, and document collection and production efforts
• Communicate efficiently and effectively with stakeholders in the legal department and throughout the company
• Navigate competing workflows, set appropriate priorities with internal clients and outside counsel, and deliver results within agreed timelines
• Contribute to thought leadership on litigation and investigation best practices, including with respect to eDiscovery management, disputes and enforcement trends, and risk assessments
• Think creatively and devise solutions to challenging problems, including by making and articulating determinations regarding risks and benefits
• Exercise mature and reliable judgment while enjoying Equinix’s enthusiastic, informal environment
• Be willing to develop new areas of expertise and work on a wide variety of projects to support a lean and highly efficient legal team
  
  

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• 2-6 years of relevant law firm, government, or in-house experience working on litigation and investigation matters
• Judicial clerkship experience is a plus
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills, including demonstrated experience leading strategic decision-making and obtaining concurrence from impacted stakeholders
• Experience managing large-scale eDiscovery
• Demonstrated ability to manage a complex, fast-paced workload and prioritize projects to meet internal/external deadlines
• Experience with data centers/telecommunications services is a plus
• Familiarity with or enthusiasm for working in a culturally diverse global company
  
  

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.