Associate Counsel

ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it, we transform ideas into impact by bringing together data, science, technology and human ingenuity to deliver better outcomes for all. Here you'll work side-by-side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping life-changing solutions for patients, caregivers and consumers, worldwide. ZSers drive impact by bringing a client-first mentality to each and every engagement. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop custom solutions and technology products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business. Bring your curiosity for learning, bold ideas, courage and passion to drive life-changing impact to ZS.
Associate Counsel
We seek an Associate Counsel to join ZS' Data Protection group within the Legal team. In this role, you will partner with stakeholders across the firm to enable responsible use of data by providing practical, business-focused advice on privacy and data protection issues, supporting global commercial transactions, and helping assess and manage privacy risk. You will stay current on evolving privacy laws and regulatory guidance and translate requirements into clear recommendations, templates and processes.
What you'll do:
Associate Counsel in the Enterprise will...

• Reviewing, revising and negotiating privacy and data protection provisions in client, partner and vendor agreements
• Providing legal support to the ZS IT team, with a focus on vendor contract review, including reviewing vendor documentation, advising on privacy and data protection risks, and engaging with relevant ZS stakeholders to support compliant vendor engagement
• Advising on privacy and AI compliance topics
• Supporting privacy assessments for new initiatives (e.g., DPIAs/PIAs), and embedding privacy-by-design and security-by-design principles into business processes
• Assisting with client data protection questionnaires and audits
• Assist in providing legal support to business functions and across various client practice areas

What you'll bring:

• LLB degree with strong academic background required
• 1-3 years of relevant experience in privacy/data protection, technology transactions, or commercial contracting (in-house or at a law firm); international experience preferred
• Some knowledge of global privacy and data protection concepts and frameworks (e.g., India DPDP Act, EU GDPR)
• Experience reviewing and negotiating vendor agreements
• Basic understanding of information technology concepts and environments, including technology platforms and SaaS solutions, is preferred
• Fluency in English
• Client-first mentality
• Intense work ethic
• Collaborative spirit and problem-solving approach

How you'll grow:

• Cross-functional skills development & custom learning pathways
• Milestone training programs aligned to career progression opportunities
• Internal mobility paths that empower growth via s-curves, individual contribution and role expansions

Perks & Benefits:
At ZS, your growth matters. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package that supports your health and well-being, financial future, time away, and professional development. With robust skills-building programs, multiple career progression paths, internal mobility, and a deeply collaborative culture, you'll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, expand your capabilities, and thrive as part of a global community. For details on total rewards in India , visit ZS India office locations | Where we work | ZS .
Hybrid working model:
We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.
Travel:
Travel is a requirement at ZS for client facing ZSers; business needs of your project and client are the priority. While some projects may be local, all client-facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed. Travel provides opportunities to strengthen client relationships, gain diverse experiences, and enhance professional growth by working in different environments and cultures.
Considering applying?
At ZS, we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences, and belief systems-the ones that comprise us as individuals, shape who we are, and make us unique. We believe your personal interests, identities, and desire to learn are integral to your success here. We are committed to building a team that reflects a broad variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Learn more about our inclusion and belonging efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces and obtaining the resources they need to thrive.
If you're eager to grow, contribute, and bring your unique self to our work, we encourage you to apply.
ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law.
To complete your application:
Candidates must possess or be able to obtain work authorization for their intended country of employment. An on-line application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered.
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