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You’ll work across teams, influence key decisions, and help shape the path forward. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you-because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.Job Summary\nThe xScale M&A and Tax Structuring Senior Manager will support the tax structuring workstream for new xScale joint ventures, acquisitions, financings, monetizations, and other strategic transactions. The role works cross functionally and with external advisors to translate complex tax requirements into practical transaction steps and operating models. The successful candidate combines strong technical judgment with hands-on execution, project management, and clear stakeholder communication.\nResponsibilities\nTransaction Tax Structuring\nSupport the tax structuring workstream for new global xScale joint ventures, acquisitions, real estate transactions, financings, refinancings, restructurings, and monetizations, including design, implementation and ongoing maintenance of existing structures\nAnalyze legal entity structures, ownership and funding arrangements, asset and business flows, related-party transactions, and exit alternatives\nDevelop and maintain transaction tax step plans, structure diagrams, tax models, issue lists, and decision materials\nDrive coordination with internal stakeholders and external advisors to implement approved structures accurately and on schedule\nIdentify tax risks, planning opportunities, dependencies, and practical implementation constraints, and escalate material matters to Tax leadership\nREIT and U.S. Tax Support\nAssess transaction structures and operating arrangements for U.S. federal income tax and REIT implications\nCoordinate technical research and documentation for significant tax positions, including memoranda and advisor opinions\nInternational Tax Coordination\nCoordinate international tax analysis across relevant jurisdictions, including corporate income tax, withholding tax, transfer pricing, indirect tax, and other local tax considerations\nWork with local advisors to evaluate tax leakage, cash repatriation, financing, governance, and regulatory constraints\nMonitor tax law developments that may affect existing xScale structures and recommend appropriate actions\nDue Diligence, Agreements, and Execution\nLead the tax workstream for vendor due diligence on monetization projects\nReview transaction documents from a tax perspective, including joint venture, acquisition, financing, services, development, lease, and related agreements\nCoordinate tax inputs to transaction documents and closing deliverables, working closely with Legal and external counsel\nMaintain clear records of key decisions, assumptions, open items, approvals, and post-closing obligations\nBusiness Partnership and Project Management\nServe as a day-to-day tax partner for cross-functional transaction teams and provide clear, timely, and practical guidance\nManage multiple concurrent projects, prioritize activity based on risk and transaction milestones, and communicate status and decisions to senior stakeholders\nSupport investor discussions and lead responses to tax questions\nProcess Improvement and Team Contribution\nDevelop reusable structuring tools, templates, playbooks, and governance processes to support a growing global joint venture platform\nPromote effective use of technology and AI-enabled tools to improve research, documentation, and project execution\nContribute to a culture of ownership, sound judgment, collaboration, and continuous improvement\nQualifications\nRequired\nBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, Law, or a related field\nProfessional qualification such as CPA, Chartered Accountant, attorney, or equivalent\n7+ years of progressive tax experience, including meaningful experience in M&A or international tax\nDemonstrated ability to analyze complex facts, identify material tax issues, exercise sound judgment, and convert technical advice into executable steps\nExperience managing external advisors and collaborating with Legal, Finance, Treasury, and business stakeholders\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex matters clearly and concisely\nAbility to manage a high volume of concurrent work, exercise judgment, and meet transaction deadlines\nPreferred\nExperience with joint ventures, private capital structures, data centers, real estate, infrastructure, or similarly capital-intensive businesses\nWorking knowledge of REIT rules, U.S. partnership taxation, cross-border financing, withholding tax, and transfer pricing\nExperience reviewing transaction agreements and supporting transaction closings\nBig Four, law firm, or multinational in-house tax experience\nThe targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:\nUnited States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI : 138,000 - 208,000 USD / Annual\nUnited States - Tampa Office TAO : 138,000 - 208,000 USD / Annual\nOur pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location.The pay range shown is based on our compensation structure in place at the time of posting and may be updated periodically based on business needs. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.\nThe 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.\nEquinix Benefits\nAs an employee, you become important to Equinix’s success. We ensure all your benefits are in line with our core values: competitive, inclusive, sustainable, connected and efficient. We keep them competitive within the current marketplace to ensure we’re providing you with the best package possible. So, wherever you are in your career and life, you’ll be able to enhance your experience and bring your whole self to work.\nEmployee Assistance Program: An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.\n\nUS Benefits: - Insurance: You may enroll in health, life, disability and voluntary plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members. - Retirement: You and Equinix may contribute to a retirement plan to help you plan for your financial future. - Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays: You will receive an accrued amount of PTO each pay period along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific plan or program terms.\nEquinix 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.\nEquinix 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.\nWe use artificial intelligence in our hiring process. 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