[Remote] Senior Director, Head of Cybersecurity & Privacy Legal

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Zscaler is an AI-forward enterprise focused on cybersecurity and data protection. They are seeking a Senior Director, Head of Cybersecurity & Privacy Legal to lead their global data security and privacy legal function, providing expert guidance and legal strategy in alignment with the company's growth and product innovation.ResponsibilitiesProvide expert guidance on a wide range of data security, cybersecurity, privacy, and compliance matters, ensuring that legal requirements are integrated seamlessly into our technical operationsLead the legal side of incident management and response, providing strategic advice and legal guidance on all types of incidents to ensure the company navigates complex security events with precision and speedProvide strategic guidance and recommendations for implementing Privacy/Security by Design across our expanding platformManage and mentor the existing privacy team consisting of four experienced privacy lawyersSkillsJ.D. from an accredited law school and an active license to practice law in the United States15+ years of experience practicing law with a deep focus on data security, cybersecurity, and privacy within the SaaS, Software, Tech, and/or Cybersecurity sectorsSignificant experience managing cyber incident response, in close partnership with Security professionalsSignificant experience negotiating the security and privacy components of complex inbound and outbound commercial contractsExperience advising executive leadership and boards of directors on cybersecurity and privacy mattersExperience providing guidance and implementing Privacy/Security by Design across a technology companyExperience managing a global team of lawyers and guiding cross-functional initiatives in a SaaS, Software, Tech, and/or Cybersecurity companyA deep understanding of cloud architecture and how data flows through a modern SaaS ecosystemA deep understanding of global privacy and AI laws, regulations, and certifications including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, EU AI Act, and other international cybersecurity, data protection, privacy and AI frameworksA pragmatic approach to law that prioritizes business enablement; you are someone who finds creative paths to growth while rigorously managing riskExperience working with EU Works Councils and other global regulatory agencies/bodiesExperience with AI governance and machine learning data ethicsExperience with risk mitigation frameworks and corporate governance models for the enterprise-wide deployment of generative AI, large language models (LLMs), and automated decision-making systemsRelevant certifications such as CISM, CISSP, and/or CIPPBenefitsVarious health plansTime off plans for vacation and sick timeParental leave optionsRetirement optionsEducation reimbursementIn-office perksCompany OverviewZscaler is a global cloud-based information security company that enables secure digital transformation for mobile and cloud. It was founded in 2008, and is headquartered in San Jose, California, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is https://www.zscaler.com.Company H1B SponsorshipZscaler has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 19 in 2026, 164 in 2025, 220 in 2024, 108 in 2023, 144 in 2022, 82 in 2021, 51 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.