VP, Legal - Ethics & ComplianceApply remote type Hybrid locations Redwood City, Denver, New York, Frisco time type Full time posted on Posted 9 Days Ago job requisition id JR-149002
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 leadership role at Equinix means you will drive and collaborate on work that impacts the world.
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 You will serve as the global leader specializing in Ethics & Compliance.
This is a key leadership role responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining an effective ethics and compliance program that aligns with the company's core values, legal obligations, and strategic goals.
The VP, Legal - Ethics & Compliance will work to foster a culture of integrity and ethical decision-making across the organization, ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, and internal policies in the increasingly regulated environment of the data center industry.
Responsibilities Ethics and Compliance Strategy Design, develop, and implement a comprehensive compliance strategy that is risk-based, proportionate, and aligned with the organization's goals and objectives.
This includes establishing policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.
Stay up to date with relevant laws, regulations, and industry best practices to ensure the organization's compliance, particularly as the organization extends its presence in high-risk jurisdictions.
Monitor changes in the ethics and compliance regulatory landscape and assess their impact on the organization's operations.
Conduct regular risk assessments to identify potential compliance risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
This may involve evaluating internal processes, conducting audits, and implementing risk management frameworks.
Develop a process for tracking and incorporating lessons learned from risk assessments and prior issues into compliance strategy.
Operational Integration Develop and enforce policies addressing ethical conduct, conflicts of interest, whistleblowing, anti-bribery, and corruption.
Integrate policies and procedures and ensure employees' understanding of the policies.
Evaluate how compliance policies and procedures are reinforced through internal controls.
Train key gatekeepers in the control processes to identify and escalate concerns.
Build Culture and Trust Champion an ethical culture across the organization by developing and leading training programs on ethics, compliance, and integrity.
Serve as a trusted advisor to the executive team and board of directors on ethical practices, compliance matters, and emerging regulatory trends.
Provide guidance and support to employees on ethical decision-making.
Foster an "open door" atmosphere to ensure that concerns and issues come to the attention of the ethics and compliance organization.
Ethical Risk Management Identify and assess ethics-related risks in business activities, including supply chain operations, third-party relationships, and customer engagements.
Reporting & Investigations Evaluate the effectiveness of reporting mechanisms.
Develop processes for evaluating complaints and reports and scoping investigations.
Lead internal investigations into alleged misconduct.
Monitoring and Reporting Oversee compliance audits and monitoring activities.
Report on program effectiveness and key findings to the board of directors and executive leadership.
Ensure accurate and timely disclosures to regulatory authorities and stakeholders.
Leadership and Collaboration Lead and develop a team of compliance and ethics professionals.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate ethical standards and compliance measures into all business processes.
Create a collaborative and transparent culture.
Qualifications 15+ years legal experience, with at least 10 years in a relevant practice area(s).
Deep knowledge of ethics and compliance standards, anti-bribery laws, and sanctions.
Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
Experience executing against global compliance goals and objectives.
Experience building and/or operating an Ethics & Compliance program at a global company.
Executive presence with the ability to influence C-suite and cross-functional executives.
High business acumen around multiple legal disciplines.
Adept at balancing short-term pressures with long-term goals.
Ability to inspire behavior change and motivate teams.
Strategy and planning experience.
Execution and results driven.
Certifications Bachelor's Degree and Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
Relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional, Certified Fraud Examiner) are highly desirable.
The United States targeted pay range for this position in the following locations are:
-San Francisco, Bay Area CA & New York: $310,000 to $390,000 per year
-Colorado: $290,000 to $370,000 per year
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.
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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