Senior Compliance & Investigations Counsel

Openkrill; United States; Hybrid; USD 172,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Parental leave options

Retirement options

Education reimbursement

In-office perks

Job summary

Zscaler seeks a Senior Compliance & Investigations Counsel to lead our legal investigations function and advance critical compliance activities across global operations. Reporting to the Head of Corporate Compliance and Responsibility, this role can be hybrid in Santa Clara, CA or fully remote in the US.

You will own the program, work with Finance and People & Culture, and leverage AI tools to drive transparency, risk management, and regulatory compliance at scale.

Qualifications

• 7+ years practicing as an attorney with corporate investigations experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in anti-corruption law and practice.
• Experience designing investigations or compliance processes using technology solutions.
• Familiarity with global legal regimes addressing compliance obligations.
• Understanding of business processes in large tech/public companies.

Responsibilities

• Build and govern the legal investigations function with multi‑department collaboration.
• Embed whistleblower protections and compliance with evolving global laws.
• Oversee AI-enabled due diligence programs and analytics for partner risk.
• Improve controls around gifts, conflicts of interest, and training programs.
• Lead modernization of training to measure impact and reduce administrative burden.

Skills

Corporate investigations

Anti-corruption law

AI governance

Regulatory compliance

Legal analytics

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Compliance software

Job description

Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) accelerates digital transformation so customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. The Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange platform protects thousands of customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location. Distributed across 200+ public data centers globally and thousands of private sites at the edge, the SASE-based Zero Trust Exchange is the world’s largest in-line cloud security platform.

We believe the future of work is Human + AI and are building an AI-native enterprise where human potential is amplified by machine intelligence to solve the world’s hardest security challenges. Driven by deep customer obsession, we are committed to the mission, outcome, and to each other. We bring these commitments to life through three core behaviors: ownership and collaboration, trust through outcomes and impact, and a challenge culture with ongoing feedback. Ready to make an impact at the company pioneering security transformation in the AI era? Join us at Zscaler.

We are looking for a Senior Compliance & Investigations Counsel to join our team. Reporting to the Head of Corporate Compliance and Responsibility, you will take ownership of building our legal investigations function while advancing critical compliance activities, from partner risk management to our training and awareness efforts. This is a key role on a growing team with a mission to embed integrity across our global operations. The position can be hybrid at our Santa Clara, CA headquarters or fully remote in the US.

What you’ll do (Role Expectations)

• Build our legal investigations function by collaborating closely with key stakeholders in our Finance and People & Culture teams to fine-tune investigation procedures and identify use cases for technology and AI to drive greater transparency, efficiency, robustness and awareness among employees, senior management and the Board
• Take ownership of embedding our "speak up" & "listen up" values more deeply into our corporate culture while ensuring compliance with requirements of evolving global whistleblower laws and regulations
• Manage the day-to-day operation and governance of our AI-enabled channel partner due diligence program, build additional analytics capabilities to monitor channel partner risk, and collaborate closely with our partners team to efficiently address legal compliance risks that may arise as the enterprise channel partner program continues to grow
• Oversee and drive continuous improvement of our controls around gifts & business courtesies and conflicts of interest, including by fine-tuning how we utilize our compliance technology and developing of training and guidance approaches that optimize employee awareness
• Revolutionize our formal training and awareness program to better measure and maximize impact while addressing concerns created by legacy approaches (such as learner seat time and administrative burden)

Who You Are (Success Profile)

• You act like an owner with a strong bias for action, operating with integrity and seamlessly navigating between high-level strategy and hands‑on execution.
• You are customer‑obsessed, building deep empathy for internal and external stakeholders and anchoring decisions in solving real‑world problems.
• You are driven by innovation, bringing curiosity to complex technical challenges and leveraging technology to build secure, scalable solutions.
• You are resilient and adaptable, maintaining composure in high‑pressure situations and guiding teams through complexity with a steady hand.
• You champion simplicity by distilling complex regulatory and technical concepts into clear, actionable plans and precise communication.

What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)

• 7+ years practicing as an attorney with significant experience in corporate investigations and demonstrated expertise in anti‑corruption law and practice
• Demonstrated experience in designing investigations or other compliance processes and implementing them using technology solutions
• Deep familiarity with the theory and practice of driving compliance within large corporate organizations and proficiency in global legal regimes addressing legal compliance obligations
• Basic familiarity with business processes relevant to public technology companies, including channel sales, financial and other reporting, procurement processes, systems development and maintenance, and talent acquisition and management
• Demonstrated curiosity and active exploration of AI tools, with a proven history of integrating new technologies to enhance daily workflows and augment problem‑solving

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• A blend of experience working for either a law firm or as a government prosecutor and in an in‑house role, preferably for a technology company
• Subject matter expertise or demonstrated proficiency in competition law, fraud, conflicts of interest, AI governance, government procurement or contracting regulations or related compliance areas
• Proven ability to provide pragmatic, risk‑calibrated legal advice that aligns with the commercial goals and operational realities of a fast‑paced, publicly‑traded technology company
• Demonstrated history of integrating AI tools to enhance legal workflows and compliance monitoring

#LI-RL2 #LI-Hybrid #LI-RemoteZscaler’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$171,500-$245,000 USD

At Zscaler, we are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve and the customers we work with. We foster an inclusive environment that values all backgrounds and perspectives, emphasizing collaboration and belonging. Join us in our mission to make doing business seamless and secure.

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!

Learn more about Zscaler's hybrid working model and benefits here.

By applying for this role, you adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and Zscaler policies, including those related to security and privacy standards and guidelines.

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