Associate Commercial Counsel, Procurement

Zscaler, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 115,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Associate Counsel to join their Procurement and Commercial Legal team. In this pivotal role, you will support the Procurement team by drafting and negotiating vendor agreements, including SaaS and security addenda, while also providing legal guidance to internal stakeholders. This dynamic position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment that values innovation and diversity. If you are passionate about legal work in the tech sector and eager to contribute to a mission-driven organization, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Time off plans for vacation and sick time

Parental leave options

Retirement options

In-office perks

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in vendor agreements negotiation.
• Active admission to a State Bar required.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate inbound and outbound vendor agreements.
• Provide legal advice to procurement and internal clients.

Skills

Drafting vendor agreements

Negotiating NDAs

Knowledge of data privacy laws

Experience with SaaS companies

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Law degree from accredited U.S. law school

Job description

Associate Commercial Counsel, Procurement

Remote - USA

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, which is found in our SASE and SSE offerings, 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.

We’re looking for an experienced Associate Counsel to join our Procurement and Commercial Legal team. You will primarily support the Procurement team but will also work with our Sales and Channel teams as needed. Reporting to our Senior Counsel, Procurement and Commercial, you’ll be responsible for:

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating inbound and outbound vendor agreements, such as SaaS and software agreements (including the use of AI/ML), hardware, data center, cloud services, security addenda, and DPAs.
• Negotiating NDAs with prospective customers and partners.
• Managing legal dashboards for vendor agreements and vendor-related projects.
• Providing legal advice and guidance to Zscaler’s procurement team and other internal clients.
• Updating templates and playbooks as needed.

What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)

• Law degree from an accredited U.S. law school and an active admission to a State Bar.
• 3+ years of experience drafting and negotiating vendor agreements.
• Knowledge and experience with technology and SaaS companies.
• Knowledge of data privacy and security issues in the technology space (CCPA, GDPR, etc.) and experience drafting and negotiating data privacy and data security terms.

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience working with large multinational partners, vendors, and customers.
• Ability to collaborate cross functionally.

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: $115,500 - $165,000 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.

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:

• Time off plans for vacation and sick time.
• Parental leave options.
• Retirement options.
• 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.