VP Public Policy – Government Affairs

Equinix

Leader of Public Policy and Government Affairs for Equinix shaping geopolitical strategies. Engaging with government and collaborating across regions to drive enterprise objectives.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeWashington • California, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $272,000 - $408,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Shape and advance global public policy and regulatory strategies
Engage at high levels with government
Represent the company externally on public policy matters
Provide strategic advice to the Board and senior leadership
Lead development of global PPGA strategy
Design offensive and defensive public policy strategies
Build and lead a high-performing PPGA organization

Requirements

What you’ll need

Considerable years of overall Public Policy & Government Affairs experience
At least 10 years in a senior leadership role
Cross-functional experience, preferably in regulatory strategies
Experience leading a globally diverse team
Strong leadership skills with ability to motivate teams
Ability to standardize global policies for local complexities
Adept at long-term goal setting and execution under pressure

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee Assistance Program
Health insurance including life and disability plans
Retirement plans
Paid Time Off (PTO) including various paid holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

public policyregulatory strategiesstrategic adviceglobal PPGA strategyoffensive public policy strategiesdefensive public policy strategiescross-functional experiencelong-term goal settingexecution under pressure

Soft Skills

leadershipteam motivationorganizational skillsstrategic thinkingcommunication