Director, Legal, Global Contracts - STRATAEquinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operating 250 data centers across the globe and providing interconnections to all the key clouds and networks. Businesses need one place to simplify and bring together fragmented, complex infrastructure that spans private and public cloud environments. Our global platform allows customers to place infrastructure wherever they need it and connect it to everything they need to succeed.We are a fast-growing global company with 20+ years of continuous growth. Through our innovative portfolio of high-performance products and services, we have created the largest, most active global ecosystem of 10,000+ companies, including 2,000+ networks and 3,000+ cloud and IT service providers in 32 countries spanning six continents.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 SummaryPeople manager who leads a low to moderate revenue and customer volume region of our business.ResponsibilitiesPeople ManagementAccountable for the overall quality of the regional Commercial Transaction team’s work product, including reviewing their work, discussing job performance problems with employees, and providing action-oriented feedbackMentors and trains to improve performance, correct deficiencies, and ensure that work aligns with the current regional and global risk profile of the companyObtains and/or clarifies information from employees relevant to work procedures and standardsEvaluates employee performance against established guidelines, objectives and performance standardsProvides employees with guidance in handling difficult or complex problems and in resolving escalated complaints or disputesPartners with and guides managers on various people management tasksAdvises on appropriate workflow and distribution of work assignmentsEnsures that employees adhere to proper procedures and quality standards (including SLAs), meet deadlines and correct errors or problemsActs as final point of escalation for external customer questions and/or complaints about services, policies and proceduresInterviews job candidates to determine qualifications and suitability for employment in specific positionsDevelops succession plans to identify resource gaps and to support career developmentManages performance and employee relations issues, consulting with HR as necessaryMay intervene to resolve disagreements or interpersonal difficulties among employeesHas career development discussions with individualsEnsures the completion and effectiveness of the annual performance review process including performance discussions, compensation discussions and diligent management and equitable distribution of the assigned budgetProvides guidance, coaching and mentoring to the team to support their professional knowledge development in contracts-related areas such as resolving customer litigation, managing bankruptcy processes, customer terminations, etcSupports individual and team contributions to Global Commercial Transactions or Legal Team initiativesContract ManagementAccountable for the negotiation, drafting, execution and ongoing management of sales related contracts and other customer agreementsTo maintain current knowledge of the contract negotiation processes, or as needed, completes the Negotiation Tasks assigned to the Contracts ManagersDevelops and maintains effective relationships with commercial contracts stakeholders within the region and globally to understand business and stakeholder needsParticipates in regional and global deal reviews as requiredLeads or supports commercial contracts related training for noncommercial contracts teamsGlobal Commercial Transactions Team SupportLeads or participates in the design and implementation of continuous improvements to the standard contract documents, exhibits, policies, and related customer specific documents and the accepted modification documents (e.g., the Preapproved Modifications [“PAMs”])Serves as a liaison with the commercial contracts teams in other regionsCollaborates with global peers, stakeholders and leadership to define the company’s risk profileActs as an escalation point and global approver for legal issues involving Customer Contracts, consulting as necessary and providing opinions and proposing resolutions, as appropriateParticipates in and/or leads global initiatives as part of the global teamBusiness, Systems & ProcessesDefines key performance indicators to measure continual improvement of the team in the areas of contract templates, terms and procedures which ensure the quick and efficient closure of sales and other revenue generating transactionsDefines what to measure, how to measure (define success and/or failure) and how frequently to report outQuestions scalability of the current modus operandi, identifies process improvement opportunities and makes recommendations to leadership for future state operations in the short, medium and long termCollaborates with regional and global counterparts to deploy tools (including systems), provide people resources to support the new global systems and processes, and be an ambassador and trainer for new initiativesCreates and builds new regional and global processes to support and expand the company’s strategic direction and business model for contractingEnsures knowledge and understanding of regional team’s day-to-day function is current by regularly negotiating and reviewing Equinix customer contractsCompliance TasksAccountable for the maintenance of and compliance with applicable government contracting requirements and any other legal requirementsAccountable for the regional team’s implementation of any compliance policies or practices, as required, or informed by the business or the global or regional legal teamsOther duties and projects as assigned by managementQualificationsProven years of related experience preferredJD or equivalent requiredCurrent member of a Bar association, or legal association applicable to jurisdiction of hire requiredEquinix 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.The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:San Francisco, CA / Bay Area: $201,000 to $341,000 per yearCalifornia (Non-SF/Bay Area), Connecticut, Maryland, New York, New Jersey, Washington state: $197,000 to $335,000 per yearColorado, Nevada, Rhode Island: $182,000 to $310,000 per yearOur pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.This position may be offered in other locations. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position.As an employee, you become important to Equinix’s success. Details about our company benefits can be found at the following link:USA Benefits eBookEquinix 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.
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