Senior Compliance & Investigations Counsel

Zscaler•Santa Clara, CA

7d•$171,500 - $245,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Zscaler is accelerating digital transformation with its Zero Trust Exchange platform, protecting customers from cyberattacks and data loss. The company is building an AI-native enterprise and is seeking a Senior Compliance & Investigations Counsel to join its growing team. This role reports to the Head of Corporate Compliance and Responsibility and will be responsible for building the legal investigations function, advancing compliance activities such as partner risk management, and leading training and awareness efforts. The goal is to embed integrity across global operations. The position can be hybrid at the Santa Clara, CA headquarters or fully remote in the US.

Requirements

7+ years practicing as an attorney with significant experience in corporate investigations.
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.
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.
Proven history of integrating new technologies to enhance daily workflows and augment problem-solving.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Build the legal investigations function by collaborating with Finance and People & Culture teams to refine investigation procedures and identify technology/AI use cases for transparency, efficiency, robustness, and awareness.
Embed “speak up” & “listen up” values into corporate culture, ensuring compliance with global whistleblower laws and regulations.
Manage the AI-enabled channel partner due diligence program, develop analytics for channel partner risk monitoring, and address legal compliance risks with the partners team.
Oversee and improve controls for gifts & business courtesies and conflicts of interest, optimizing compliance technology and developing training for employee awareness.
Revolutionize the formal training and awareness program to measure and maximize impact, addressing concerns from legacy approaches.