About Zscaler Zscaler accelerates digital transformation to ensure our customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient and secure. As an AI‑forward enterprise, we are constantly pushing the envelope, leveraging the world’s largest security data lake to power our cloud‑native Zero Trust Exchange platform.
We value innovation, transparency and high impact. If you are driven by purpose and thrive on solving complex challenges, join us to help secure the AI age.
We are looking for a Privacy Counsel to join our Legal department. This hybrid role based in London reports to the Senior Privacy Counsel. You will support the continued development and improvement of all aspects of Zscaler’s privacy compliance program while assisting with commercial agreements relating to SaaS products for global customers and partners.
Role Expectations
- Serve as a subject matter expert on privacy, data protection and related AI issues, addressing questions from customers and internal stakeholders.
- Provide practical, business‑focused guidance on data privacy, data protection and AI‑related compliance matters.
- Review and negotiate Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) with customers and vendors, and advise legal team members on managing privacy and AI‑related issues.
- Stay up to date with global privacy, data protection and AI regulations.
Success Profile
- You thrive in ambiguity and build the path as you walk it.
- You act like an owner, operating with integrity and balancing high‑level strategy with hands‑on execution.
- You are a problem‑solver, focused on finding solutions to hard problems.
- You are a high‑trust collaborator, giving and receiving ongoing feedback.
- You are a learner with a growth mindset, seeking feedback to become a better partner and teammate.
Minimum Qualifications
- Qualified lawyer with a valid license to practice in a UK or EU jurisdiction.
- 3+ years of experience in a corporate legal department or law firm advising on data privacy issues, including negotiating contracts and product counselling.
- Expert knowledge of international privacy laws and regulations, with experience providing guidance to global teams.
- Experience with cybersecurity laws and incident response related to data privacy requirements.
- CIPP, CIPM, CIPT or other related professional certifications.
Preferred Qualifications
- Working knowledge of technology platforms and data flows, including cloud and mobile devices.
- Experience designing compliance programmes, policies and processes within the tech industry.
- Demonstrated ability to navigate complex AI frameworks and multi‑jurisdictional technology transactions.
Benefits
- Various health plans
- Time off plans for vacation and sick time
- Parental leave options
- Retirement options
- Education reimbursement
- In‑office perks and more
Zscaler is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local laws.
Pay transparency: Zscaler complies with all applicable pay transparency rules.
Zscaler is committed to providing reasonable support 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.
