xScale M&A and Tax Structuring Senior Manager

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Job Summary

The 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.

Responsibilities

Transaction Tax Structuring

• Support 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
• Analyze legal entity structures, ownership and funding arrangements, asset and business flows, related-party transactions, and exit alternatives
• Develop and maintain transaction tax step plans, structure diagrams, tax models, issue lists, and decision materials
• Drive coordination with internal stakeholders and external advisors to implement approved structures accurately and on schedule
• Identify tax risks, planning opportunities, dependencies, and practical implementation constraints, and escalate material matters to Tax leadership

REIT and U.S. Tax Support

• Assess transaction structures and operating arrangements for U.S. federal income tax and REIT implications
• Coordinate technical research and documentation for significant tax positions, including memoranda and advisor opinions

International Tax Coordination

• Coordinate international tax analysis across relevant jurisdictions, including corporate income tax, withholding tax, transfer pricing, indirect tax, and other local tax considerations
• Work with local advisors to evaluate tax leakage, cash repatriation, financing, governance, and regulatory constraints
• Monitor tax law developments that may affect existing xScale structures and recommend appropriate actions

Due Diligence, Agreements, and Execution

• Lead the tax workstream for vendor due diligence on monetization projects
• Review transaction documents from a tax perspective, including joint venture, acquisition, financing, services, development, lease, and related agreements
• Coordinate tax inputs to transaction documents and closing deliverables, working closely with Legal and external counsel
• Maintain clear records of key decisions, assumptions, open items, approvals, and post-closing obligations

Business Partnership and Project Management

• Serve as a day-to-day tax partner for cross-functional transaction teams and provide clear, timely, and practical guidance
• Manage multiple concurrent projects, prioritize activity based on risk and transaction milestones, and communicate status and decisions to senior stakeholders
• Support investor discussions and lead responses to tax questions

Process Improvement and Team Contribution

• Develop reusable structuring tools, templates, playbooks, and governance processes to support a growing global joint venture platform
• Promote effective use of technology and AI-enabled tools to improve research, documentation, and project execution
• Contribute to a culture of ownership, sound judgment, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, Law, or a related field
• Professional qualification such as CPA, Chartered Accountant, attorney, or equivalent
• 7+ years of progressive tax experience, including meaningful experience in M&A or international tax
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex facts, identify material tax issues, exercise sound judgment, and convert technical advice into executable steps
• Experience managing external advisors and collaborating with Legal, Finance, Treasury, and business stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex matters clearly and concisely
• Ability to manage a high volume of concurrent work, exercise judgment, and meet transaction deadlines

Preferred

• Experience with joint ventures, private capital structures, data centers, real estate, infrastructure, or similarly capital-intensive businesses
• Working knowledge of REIT rules, U.S. partnership taxation, cross-border financing, withholding tax, and transfer pricing
• Experience reviewing transaction agreements and supporting transaction closings
• Big Four, law firm, or multinational in-house tax experience

The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:

United States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI : 138,000 - 208,000 USD / Annual

United States - Tampa Office TAO : 138,000 - 208,000 USD / Annual

Our 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.

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.

Equinix Benefits

As 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.

Employee Assistance Program: An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.

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