Employment Legal Counsel

Zscaler, Inc.; City of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A cloud security leader in London is seeking a Legal Advisor. The ideal candidate will have a law degree and 5–7 years of employment law experience. This role involves advising on EMEA employment matters, ensuring compliance, and drafting policies. Join a company that values collaboration and has a strong commitment to inclusivity.

Benefits

Various health plans

Time off plans

Parental leave options

Retirement options

Education reimbursement

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of post-qualified employment law experience in private practice and in-house.
• Proven ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.
• Experience advising on employment matters across EMEA.

Responsibilities

• Provide pragmatic advice on EMEA employment matters.
• Collaborate with People & Culture teams for compliance.
• Draft and review employment-related policies.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to assess risk

Education

Law degree

Job description

Zscaler City Of London, England, United Kingdom

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About Zscaler Zscaler accelerates digital transformation so our customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. Our cloud native Zero Trust Exchange platform protects thousands of customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location. Here, impact in your role matters more than title and trust is built on results. We believe in transparency and value constructive, honest debate—we’re focused on getting to the best ideas, faster. We build high-performing teams that can make an impact quickly and with high quality. To do this, we are building a culture of execution centered on customer obsession, collaboration, ownership and accountability. We value high-impact, high-accountability with a sense of urgency where you’re enabled to do your best work and embrace your potential. If you’re driven by purpose, thrive on solving complex challenges and want to make a positive difference on a global scale, we invite you to bring your talents to Zscaler and help shape the future of cybersecurity. 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.

Responsibilities

• Providing pragmatic advice and guidance on EMEA employment matters, including, but not limited to, EU employment-related directives, employment-related privacy considerations, pay equity, recruiting, reasonable accommodations, performance management, employee relations and ethics investigations, leaves of absence, compensation, employee separations, background checks, required trainings, employee benefits, disciplinary actions
• Collaborating with Zscaler’s People & Culture teams to ensure compliance with employment laws in the EMEA region
• Staying informed of evolving employment laws and identifying compliance gaps to proactively recommend and implement policy updates
• Drafting, reviewing, and refining employment-related policies and processes, ensuring they align with legal requirements and business goals
• Managing employment disputes, including overseeing litigation, regulatory proceedings, and external counsel relationships

What We’re Looking For (Minimum Qualifications)

• Law degree and licensed to practice law in the UK or a common law jurisdiction
• 5–7 years of post-qualified employment law experience gained in private practice and in-house, with a minimum of 2 years in an in-house role
• Proven ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to assess risk and offer clear, pragmatic advice
• Experience advising on employment matters across EMEA, with a specific focus on the UK, France, and Germany

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience working with large multinational employers with employees across the EMEA region
• Flexibility, intellectual curiosity, and a “can-do” attitude in tackling complex legal challenges
• Strong business acumen, with the ability to apply judgment to legal issues and determine risk effectively

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.

Benefits

• 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 committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We strive to create a workplace where employees are treated with respect and have the chance to succeed. All qualified applicants will be considered 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 characteristic protected by federal, state, and local laws. See more information by clicking on Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal link.

Pay Transparency

Zscaler complies with all applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency rules.

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.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Computer and Network Security

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