Legal Intern

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 debatewere 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 youre enabled to do your best work and embrace your potential. If youre 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.

The Role

Were seeking an exceptional Legal Intern Product & Privacy to join our Legal Department. This is a Hybrid role requiring office presence in San Jose CA and reporting to the Privacy Counsel.

A Privacy Legal Intern provides crucial support in navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of global data protection laws (like GDPR CCPA etc.). Their work ensures the company maintains continuous legal compliance mitigates significant regulatory risk and upholds consumer trust by advising on data governance and policy implementation.

What youll do (Role Expectations)

• Regulatory Research and Analysis: Conduct timely research and summarize key findings on emerging global privacy regulations (e.g. CCPA GDPR) and evolving case law providing concise legal briefings to the Legal team to inform immediate compliance strategies.
• Policy and Document Drafting Support: Assist in drafting and revising internal privacy policies data processing agreements and external terms of service ensuring accuracy and alignment with corporate and regulatory standards.
• Assist with ongoing efforts to operationalize privacy at Zscaler including data mapping projects privacy impact assessments and other compliance activities that strengthen our privacy program
• Learn about product counseling at Zscaler and help develop resources related to our product review process

Who You Are (Success Profile)

• You are a problem-solver. You seek out challenges because you are energized by finding solutions knowing that solving the hard problems delivers the biggest impact.
• 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. You adapt to whats needed navigating seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands-on execution.
• 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 feedbackknowing 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 never stop developing yourself actively seeking feedback to become a better partner and a stronger teammate. You love what you do and you do it with purpose.

What Were Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)

• Currently enrolled in an accredited Juris Doctor (J.D.) program (e.g. rising 2L or 3L) with a strong academic record.
• Exceptional legal research writing and analytical skills proven through coursework or previous experience.
• Interest in data privacy AI governance and emerging legal trends

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Specialized Certification or Advanced Coursework: Completion of certification programs (e.g. CIPP/US or CIPM) or advanced coursework in high-demand legal fields like Privacy Intellectual Property (IP) Cybersecurity or Contract Drafting.
• Prior In-House or Tech Sector Exposure: Previous experience such as a shadowing program internship or clinic working within an in-house legal department especially in the technology or high-growth sector.
• Exceptional Organizational Skills: Demonstrated ability to maintain meticulous attention to detail while managing multiple priorities and delivering consistently high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.

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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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