Director, Legal Technology

Join to apply for the Director, Legal Technology role at Equinix Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet. A place where tech thinkers and future builders turn bold ideas into breakthrough experiences, we welcome your unique perspective. Job Summary The Director, Legal Technology – is a forward‑thinking, enterprise‑oriented product leader responsible for leading the digital transformation of the legal function and supporting their collaboration with the enterprise. This product leader will serve as the strategic partner to the legal function with full accountability for delivering modern, user‑centric digital capabilities that streamline operations, enhance compliance, elevate employee and stakeholder experiences, and enable business agility. Responsibilities Partner with legal leaders to co‑create and deliver a unified digital strategy that accelerates their strategic, operational, and regulatory priorities. Shape the long‑term vision and roadmap for legal platforms. Ensure technology investments align with broader enterprise architecture, data, and innovation strategies. Own the end‑to‑end product lifecycle for a portfolio of legal applications and digital tools (Agiloft CLM, SFDC, ServiceNow, Onit, OneTrust) that support the Corporate Legal, Legal Operations, Contract Management, and Legal Compliance functions. Build and lead a high‑impact team responsible for designing, delivering, and optimizing capabilities that improve accuracy, compliance, efficiency, and experience. Prioritize investments based on business value, strategic impact, and stakeholder input, ensuring cross‑functional transparency and alignment. Serve as the digital thought partner and liaison between legal leaders and the Digital & Innovation team, enabling cross‑functional alignment on value streams and other strategic enterprise initiatives. Partner with legal leaders on change management and user adoption strategies to ensure successful implementation and business value realization. Identify opportunities for automation, intelligent workflows, predictive analytics, and self‑service capabilities to simplify processes and enhance decision‑making. Keep pace with emerging legal technologies and regulatory trends to ensure platforms remain compliant, modern, and resilient. Build, coach, and expand the team to support business success. Model and teach a product mindset. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree a plus. 7+ years of experience in product management, digital transformation or technology leadership with at least 5 years in a leadership role. Proven experience delivering digital solutions for mission‑critical environments with high demands on uptime, security, and compliance. Familiarity with industry‑leading legal technologies across operations, contract management, and compliance. Strategic thinker with a customer‑centric mindset and a passion for innovation. Demonstrated ability to build trust, collaborate, and partner effectively with executive stakeholders in a complex, matrixed organization. Excellent problem‑solving abilities to understand business stakeholder needs, drive prioritization, and deliver systems. Data‑driven, decisive, and results‑oriented with proven execution focus. Pay Range United States – Dallas: $177,000 – $265,000 USD per year.Canada – Toronto: $166,000 – $248,000 CAD per year.The ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full‑time position based on role, level, and location. Base pay only – bonuses, equity, and benefits are additional. Benefits Equinix offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, life, disability, retirement plans, paid time off, and paid holidays. Full details are available upon request. Program details vary by location (U.S. or Canada). Employees who require assistance or accommodations can complete the form on the application page. Equal Employment Opportunity 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 race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr