Public Policy Senior ManagerEquinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operating 245+ 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 70+ quarters of 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 Summary
We in One Legal are valued business partners across Equinix, known as responsive, consistent and proactive. We take customer service seriously and strive for excellence in our execution. Equinix’s dynamic growth trajectory keeps us on our toes and constantly learning. Our positive relationships with our internal clients, fueled by our solution-driven orientation and creative yet practical advice, bring us to the table “early and often” and lead to exciting and rewarding work directly to support Equinix’s strategy.
Our global legal team may span four continents, but we are One Legal – a true team working together across borders in support of our shared strategic objectives. We work hard but take time to celebrate our accomplishments – both professional and personal, with a healthy dose of fun thrown in along the way. We look forward to coming to work every day to support Equinix and each other and highly value our“team first” culture.
The One Legal team at Equinix is seeking a Senior Manager, Public Policy/Government Affairs. This is an exciting opportunity for an expert candidate to help build our public policy agenda and then interact with political leaders and government officials to explain our products and services and promote the growth of internet infrastructure.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will provide leadership in the following key areas:
Identify emerging public policy issues related to our mid- and long-term business plans and develop internal and external policy positions, strategies and analyses to influence the external environment and advance our priorities
Help lead day-to-day portfolio of the Company’s public policy agenda at the US federal level and in select regions where the Company maintains a physical presence and where the Company does business
Develop and implement public policy strategies to support the Equinix public sales teams in the US federal and other select markets
Participate in the development of our public policy agenda through regular meetings and ongoing communications with our senior leadership team
Drafting policy papers for internal education
Collaborate on internal processes for handling public policy matters that arise on an emergency or unexpected basis so that the Company is prepared to respond in such cases
Participate in public policy coalitions and trade associations aligned with the Company’s public policy agenda and serve as a key point of contact for the Company’s participation in those organizations
Develop working relationships with key legislators and their staffs/committee staffs and regulators to optimally advocate the Company’s public policy agenda
Develop internal resources to educate employees about the Company’s public policy agenda.
Work with the Company’s public relations team and others to develop a robust set of messages and materials that:
Educate policymakers about the Company’s business objectives, its importance to the foundational operations of the Internet, and its plans for future growth
Position the Company as a leader with vision on central issues of importance to the Company
Help the public understand the role the Company plays in the daily operations of the Internet
Emphasize the positive economic and cultural benefits of the Company’s global growth
Explain the use of a REIT structure for the Company as a net benefit to growth
Promote the Company’s dedication to energy-efficiency and environmentally-friendly policies
Promote the Company’s dedication to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (DIB) to develop a diverse, empowered, and effective workforce
Qualifications
You have 5+ years in government relations positions; prior service in state or federal legislative/regulatory bodies a plus
Bachelor’s degree; law or master’s degree a plus
You have exposure to policy issues in the areas of: Technology and the Internet, Cybersecurity and Data Privacy, Environmental and Sustainability Standards/Energy Use of Corporations, Government procurement and appropriations policy, Tax Policy – International, Federal and State
Confirmed high level of integrity, thoroughness, flexibility, initiative and teamwork
Excellent written and oral communication skills and interpersonal communication skills
Excellent judgment
Position based in Washington, DC area
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