Associate Commercial Counsel, Procurement

As an Associate Commercial Counsel at Zscaler, you'll primarily support our Procurement team by drafting and negotiating vendor agreements such as SaaS contracts, NDAs, and data security addenda. You will also collaborate with other internal teams, ensuring that Zscaler's legal framework is robust and aligned with business goals. Your role will include providing legal guidance, managing vendor agreement dashboards, and maintaining up-to-date templates.

Zscaler requires that candidates have a law degree from an accredited U.S. law school along with active admission to a State Bar. Applicants should possess a minimum of three years of experience in drafting and negotiating vendor agreements, especially in the technology sector. Familiarity with data privacy laws such as CCPA and GDPR is crucial, making this stellar opportunity suited for those with a strong legal background in tech.

In the Associate Counsel role at Zscaler, you will be responsible for negotiating and drafting various agreements, including SaaS contracts and NDAs. You'll manage legal aspects of vendor agreements by providing essential legal advice to internal clients, updating templates, and offering support to projects related to vendor negotiations. Essentially, you'll act as a legal advisor to streamline and protect Zscaler's procurement operations.

Yes, the Associate Commercial Counsel role is designed to be remote, providing flexibility to candidates across the USA. Zscaler values work-life balance and has embraced a remote-first approach, allowing you to work from anywhere while being part of a dynamic and collaborative environment focused on cloud security.

Zscaler offers a comprehensive benefits program for its employees, including various health plans, vacation and sick time off, parental leave options, retirement plans, and education reimbursement. This extensive support aims to cater to the diverse needs of employees and contribute to a healthy work-life balance.

When answering this question, focus on specific types of agreements you've worked on, especially those relevant to technology and SaaS. Highlight any particular challenges you faced, how you approached negotiations, and the outcomes of your efforts. This showcases your expertise and ability to navigate this key responsibility.

Demonstrate your commitment to continuous learning by mentioning resources like legal journals, webinars, or industry conferences where you gain insights on the latest technology laws. Discuss how you apply this knowledge in a practical sense, ensuring compliance for your previous employers.

Share a detailed example of a negotiation process where you faced challenges. Discuss the strategies you employed to overcome them, how you maintained relationships through the negotiation, and the positive results that emerged from your efforts.

In your answer, point out the importance of clarity, scope of disclosure, and duration of obligations. Make sure to highlight the balance between protecting your company’s interests and maintaining good relations with the counterpart, showing strategic thinking in your approach.

Emphasize the importance of clear communication and understanding the underlying business needs of your internal clients. Discuss how you navigate these situations by providing solid legal reasoning while being open to feedback and ensuring a collaborative resolution.

Talk about your method for assessing urgency and importance. Explain how you organize your workload, perhaps by creating prioritization frameworks or checklists to ensure all agreements are handled in a timely fashion without sacrificing quality.

Mention any specific tools or software that you've found effective in managing legal projects, such as contract management systems or workflow platforms. Highlight how these tools have improved efficiency and enhanced your ability to collaborate with teams.

Describe your process for reviewing and updating legal templates, focusing on the importance of compliance with current laws and best practices. Discuss how you incorporate stakeholder feedback and how often you find it necessary to revise these documents.

Emphasize how essential cross-functional collaboration is in achieving Zscaler’s goals. Illustrate with examples of past endeavors where teamwork between legal and other departments led to successful outcomes, enhancing not just compliance but also operational efficiency.

Connect your personal values and career aspirations to Zscaler’s mission and culture. Be specific about what excites you about Zscaler's focus on cloud security and innovation, and how you see yourself contributing to their vision and growth.