Employment Legal Counsel

Zscaler, Inc.
parental leave, sick time, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, California, San Jose
Dec 10, 2024
About Zscaler Serving thousands of enterprise customers around the world including 40% of Fortune 500 companies, Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) was founded in 2007 with a mission to make the cloud a safe place to do business and a more enjoyable experience for enterprise users. As the operator of the world's largest security cloud, Zscaler accelerates digital transformation so enterprises can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. The pioneering, AI-powered Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange platform protects thousands of enterprise customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location. Named a Best Workplace in Technology by Fortune and others, Zscaler fosters an inclusive and supportive culture that is home to some of the brightest minds in the industry. If you thrive in an environment that is fast-paced and collaborative, and you are passionate about building and innovating for the greater good, come make your next move with Zscaler. Our general and administrative teams help to support and scale our great company. Whether striving to grow our workforce, nurture an amazing culture and work environment, support our financial and legal operations, or maintain our global infrastructure, the G&A team provides a strong foundation for growth. Put your passion, drive and expertise to work with the world's cloud security leader. We're looking for an employment lawyer to help support Zscaler's US People and Culture team and other relevant partners regarding a broad range of local labor and employment issues. You would support a variety of issues across Zscaler's US and Americas region and will report to the VP of Employment Legal in San Jose, California. This is a hybrid role in the San Jose HQ office, but we will consider remote candidates who are licensed to practice in California. You will: Provide pragmatic guidance on US / Americas employment matters, in particular: Global Benefits programs including sick and time-off policies, employee benefits, 401(k) support, and leaves of absence and reasonable accommodations; M&A support; Compliance with statutory and regulatory employment laws, including employment-related privacy considerations, pay equity, recruiting, performance management, compensation, employee separations, and background checks. Support the VP of Employment Legal on global compliance programs and policy development, and supporting globally cohesive employment legal support for the P&C organization. Support VP of Employment Legal on legal team process, data, and systems management. Draft and review employment-related policies, procedures, and support P&C teams, including Employee Relations, on necessary guidance, policy, and process documents. Manage employment related disputes and litigation, regulatory and government administrative proceedings, including managing outside counsel; also advise Employee Relations on employee complaint / hotline investigation matters, employee discipline, and other workplace concern investigations. What We're Looking for (Minimum Qualifications) Minimum 5 years of employment legal experience. JD degree. Admitted to the bar and in good standing or otherwise authorized to practice law (e.g., have registered in-house status) in the state in which the position is located. What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications) In-house experience. Experience with large multinational employers (Americas, EMEA, APJ / India). Experience with M&A support, employee benefits experience, 401(k) advice, and contingent workforce risk assessment are a major plus. #LI-Hybrid #LI-CE1 Zscaler's salary ranges are benchmarked and are determined by role and level. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations and could be higher or lower based on a multitude of factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The base salary range listed for this full-time position excludes commission/ bonus/ equity (if applicable) + benefits. Base Pay Range $136,500 — $195,000 USD At Zscaler, we believe that diversity drives innovation, productivity, and success. We are looking for individuals from all backgrounds and identities to join our team and contribute to our mission to make doing business seamless and secure. We are guided by these principles as we create a representative and impactful team, and a culture where everyone belongs. For more information on our commitments to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, visit the Corporate Responsibility page of our website. Our Benefits program is one of the most important ways we support our employees. Zscaler proudly offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families throughout their life stages, including: Various health plans Time off plans for vacation and sick time Parental leave options Retirement options Education reimbursement In-office perks, and more! By applying for this role, you adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and Zscaler policies, including those related to security and privacy standards and guidelines. Zscaler is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws. See more information by clicking on the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal link. Pay Transparency Zscaler complies with all applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency rules. For additional information about the federal requirements, click here. Zscaler is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations or adjustments) in our recruiting processes for candidates who are differently abled, have long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support.