Associate Counsel

Associate Counsel

We seek an Associate Counsel to join our Americas legal team in our Chicago (IL) office. The legal team reviews contracts, advises the firm on matters of legal consequence, and proactively assesses and manages the firm’s risk exposure.

What You’ll Do

• Support the global contracting process, including:
• Reviewing, revising and negotiating client agreements such as confidentiality agreements, master services agreements, software licensing agreements, data access agreements, data processing agreements, etc.
• Drafting and managing ZS form contracts.
• Responding to legal queries for client Request for Proposals (RFP/RFIs).
• Helping to manage the overall contracting process.
• Assisting in providing legal support to business functions and various client practice areas.
• Liaising with external and internal stakeholders.

What You’ll Bring

• Law degree with strong academic background.
• 1–3 years of relevant work experience, international legal experience and foreign language competencies preferred.
• Superior oral and written communication skills.
• Motivation, personal initiative and strong team/interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytic skills and problem-solving ability.
• Proven attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Flexibility to facilitate meetings with internal and external contacts globally.
• Basic knowledge and prior experience with contract management tools.
• 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 skill-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.

Hybrid working model

We are committed to a flexible and connected way of working. A hybrid model combines work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of the week.

Travel

Travel is a requirement for client-facing ZSers. Employees should be prepared to travel to strengthen client relationships and gain diverse professional experience.

Inclusivity

ZS is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities.