Associate Counsel

About the role

ZS is seeking an Associate Counsel to join its Corporate Enterprise Functions. The role supports the firm’s global contracting process, providing legal expertise across a variety of client agreements and internal initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Review, revise, and negotiate client agreements such as confidentiality, master services, software licensing, data access, and data processing agreements.
• Draft and manage ZS standard form contracts.
• Respond to legal queries arising from client Request for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Information (RFIs).
• Assist in managing overall contracting workflows and ensure timely execution.
• Provide legal support to business functions and multiple client practice areas.
• Liaise with external counsel and internal stakeholders worldwide.

Required profile

• LLB degree with a strong academic record.
• 1‑3 years of relevant legal experience; international exposure and foreign language skills are a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication abilities.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and attention‑to‑detail capabilities.
• Effective time‑management and the ability to work with global teams.
• Motivation, personal initiative, and collaborative team spirit.

Required skills

• Proficiency with contract management tools.
• Experience leveraging proprietary AI tools to streamline legal workflows.