Employment Legal Counsel EMEA

About Zscaler Zscaler is a pioneer and global leader in zero trust security. The world’s largest businesses, critical infrastructure organizations, and government agencies rely on Zscaler to secure users, branches, applications, data & devices, and to accelerate digital transformation initiatives. Distributed across more than 160 data centers globally, the Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange platform combined with advanced AI combats billions of cyber threats and policy violations every day and unlocks productivity gains for modern enterprises by reducing costs and complexity. 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 champion an “AI Forward, People First” philosophy to help us accelerate and innovate, empowering our people to embrace their 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 to help shape the future of cybersecurity. We are looking for an Employment Counsel EMEA to join our Employment Legal team based in Remote, London, reporting to the Head of Employment Legal. As part of the world’s cloud security leader, you will help provide a strong foundation for growth by ensuring our global infrastructure and culture remain compliant and legally sound across the UK, France, and Germany. You will provide pragmatic advice and counsel to Zscaler’s EMEA People & Culture team on a diverse range of labor and employment matters. What you’ll do (Role Expectations) Provide pragmatic advice on EMEA employment matters including directives, privacy, pay equity, recruiting, and employee relations Collaborate with People & Culture teams to ensure total compliance with employment laws across the EMEA region Stay informed of evolving employment laws to proactively recommend and implement policy updates that mitigate risk Draft, review, and refine employment-related policies and processes to align legal requirements with business goals Manage employment disputes, litigation, and regulatory proceedings while overseeing external counsel relationships Who You Are (Success Profile) You thrive in ambiguity. You're comfortable building the path as you walk it. You thrive in a dynamic environment, seeing ambiguity not as a hindrance, but as the raw material to build something meaningful. You act like an owner. Your passion for the mission fuels your bias for action. You operate with integrity because you genuinely care about the outcome. True ownership involves leveraging dynamic range: the ability to navigate seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands-on execution. You are a problem-solver. You love running towards the challenges because you are laser-focused on finding the solution, knowing that solving the hard problems delivers the biggest impact. You are a high-trust collaborator. You are ambitious for the team, not just yourself. You embrace our challenge culture by giving and receiving ongoing feedback—knowing that candor delivered with clarity and respect is the truest form of teamwork and the fastest way to earn trust. You are a learner. You have a true growth mindset and are obsessed with your own development, actively seeking feedback to become a better partner and a stronger teammate. You love what you do and you do it with purpose. What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications) Law degree and license to practice law in the UK or a common law jurisdiction 5–7 years of post-qualified employment law experience with at least 2 years in an in-house environment Experience advising on employment matters across EMEA, specifically within the UK, France, and Germany Proven ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced setting Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a focus on assessing risk and offering clear, pragmatic advice What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications) Experience working with large multinational employers with a complex workforce across the EMEA region High degree of intellectual curiosity and a "can-do" attitude when tackling complex legal challenges Strong business acumen with the ability to apply sound judgment to legal issues and determine risk effectively #LI-Hybrid #LI-MP1 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 Future of Work strategy, 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. 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, or local laws. See more information by clicking on the 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.