Legal Director, Commercial Contracts
Equinix
Lead commercial contract negotiations and legal guidance across Americas
15 days ago ago
$166,000 - $360,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Chicago, IL
Office Full-Time
Company Size
10,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Data center colocation
Interconnection services
Smart Hands / remote support
Software-defined interconnection
Network Edge services
Equinix Metal (bare metal)
Equinix Fabric (cloud routing)
Managed services (integration & advisory)
Sector Specialisms
No specialisms available
Role
What you would be doing
contract review
negotiation support
compliance management
stakeholder collaboration
tech law
process improvement
- Provide general legal support to the organization, including review and negotiation of licenses, supplier contracts, and other agreements
- Ensure contracts comply with applicable regulations and industry-specific standards and align with company policies
- Collaborate closely with internal clients and global stakeholders (sales, operations, finance, IT, InfoSec, etc.) to drive seamless contract negotiations and support company-wide, cross-functional initiatives and projects requiring commercial legal expertise
- Navigate competing workflows, set appropriate priorities with clients, and deliver results within agreed timelines
- Keep up to date on industry trends and updates and perform a role as a thought leader
- Partner with commercial leadership to provide sound, risk-balanced, and pragmatic legal advice and strategic insights on technology issues, including AI, cloud services, cybersecurity, and data privacy
- Effectively and efficiently manage outside counsel and budgets as needed
- Take responsibility for their own and team’s well-being and morale and to actively model behaviors that drive team health and morale, including focusing on excellence, leadership and risk management
- Independently review, draft, and provide proactive transactional leadership as part of the senior leadership of the Global Contracts team. This includes being accountable for team outcomes, assisting the Senior Director Americas and any other leaders assigned, leading through people, and sound advice and day to day management of high-value, complex commercial contracts, from inception through execution, to enable business objectives and mitigate legal and commercial risk
- Partner with business stakeholders to identify opportunities for process improvements in contract workflows and processes, enhancement of operational efficiencies, and implementation of best practices
What you bring
leadership
data centers
deal negotiation
communication
commercial transactions
global experience
- Demonstrated ability to lead and have an outsized impact on stakeholders and clients.
- Experience or familiarity with data centers and the colocation service industry
- Exercise reasonable and reliable judgment in a fast-paced environment
- Experience as the point person responsible for negotiating and closing high-value, complex transactions
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and tactfully in person, in writing, and via electronic means with a variety of individuals, including opposing counsel, senior management, and business peers Demonstrated, expert-level leadership and organizational abilities that match the tone of a professional, prudent, and proficient team culture and sets an example for junior teammates
- Holistically understand One Legal and Company Strategy and be able to own a domain area as assigned by the Senior Director Americas or the VP Global Contracts. Able to understand the impact of strategy and decisions on stakeholders, understand systems and tools and workflows within the legal team
- Demonstrated ability to manage a demanding workload and remain agile in a fast-paced setting
- Demonstrated willingness to be open-minded, curious, listen actively, think creatively, and effectively participate in problem solving and to champion change
- Experience working in a global, culturally diverse company
- 10+ years of relevant law firm or in-house experience, with at least five+ years of dedicated commercial transactions experience
- Able to continuously learn, bring perspective and educate the team on new trends and developments
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Overview
1998
Year Established
The company was established in 1998, marking the beginning of its journey in providing data center and interconnection services.
25+ Countries
Global Presence
Operates in over 25 countries, showcasing its extensive international reach and capability to serve a global clientele.
200+ Data Centers
Global Infrastructure
Provides essential services through over 200 data centers worldwide, supporting digital ecosystems and business growth.
- World’s largest provider of data center and interconnection services.
- Offers cutting-edge solutions that enable businesses to scale and adapt to the digital age.
- Facilitates high-performance connections for industries like cloud computing, telecommunications, and finance.
- Provides services including hybrid cloud solutions, network and application performance optimization, and interconnection for business ecosystems.
- At the forefront of advancing global digital transformation through strategic partnerships with leading companies.
- Innovative business models drive enterprise infrastructure modernization, ensuring security and compliance.
- Thriving workplace where every colleague is valued and respected for who they are and what they contribute
- Foster belonging—cultivating an environment where every employee feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work
- Deliberate inclusion of all perspectives to strengthen decision‑making and business outcomes
- Programs to enhance workplace experience and attract high‑performing talent
Net-zero by 2040
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Target
Committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes by 2040, verified by Science Based Targets.
50% reduction by 2030
Emission Reduction Target
Reducing Scope 1/2 emissions and fuel/energy-related Scope 3 emissions by half from 2019 levels by 2030.
100% Renewable Energy
Global Portfolio Goal
Aiming to source 100% of energy from renewable sources across all operations by 2030, having reached 96% in 2024.
A-List Recognition
CDP Climate Change
Achieved consecutive years of 'A-List' recognition from CDP for climate change management and transparency.
- Target global average PUE of 1.33 by 2030; achieved 1.39 in latest reporting (6% improvement YoY)
- Installed 72 MW fuel cells (capable of H₂ blends), avoiding 285,000 MTCO₂e and 382 billion gallons of embedded water use
- Consumed 8,560 GWh electricity across 268 data centers in 35 countries, with 1,285 MW of long-term PPAs
- Reduced operational Scope 1/2 emissions 24% from 2019 baseline; total 2024 footprint 1,747,700 MTCO₂e
- Issued ~$6.9 billion in green bonds to finance green buildings, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and decarbonization projects
17% increase
Women Employees Increase
Represents a significant global growth in the number of women employees over the past year.
14% increase
Black/African-American Employees
Signifies a notable rise in the number of U.S.-based Black/African-American employees.
47 organizations
Digital Inclusion Funding
Reflects the number of organizations supported by the foundation to enhance digital access and skills development.
11–37% increase
Employee Volunteer Hours
Highlights the growth in global volunteer hours, with a notable example of 25,300 hours in the latest reporting period.
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