What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment Counsel position at Zoom?
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What You Can Expect
This position will be responsible for providing legal advice and guidance on a wide range of employment matters in an evolving environment. Primarily supporting Zoom’s North American workforce, this role will provide strategic and day-to-day employment law advice to HR, leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders across the Company. We're looking for a self-starter, problem solver, and business-minded legal partner who pays attention to the details!
About The Team
The Employment Counsel will join a talented and collaborative cross-border Employment Legal team. This role will report into the Associate General Counsel, Employment and will be located in either San Jose or Seattle.
Responsibilities
Minimum
Salary Range or On Target Earnings:
$124,000.00
Maximum
$271,200.00
In addition to the base salary and/or OTE listed Zoom has a Total Direct Compensation philosophy that takes into consideration; base salary, bonus and equity value.
Note: Starting pay will be based on a number of factors and commensurate with qualifications & experience.
We also have a location based compensation structure; there may be a different range for candidates in this and other locations
At Zoom, we offer a window of at least 5 days for you to apply because we believe in giving you every opportunity. Below is the potential closing date, just in case you want to mark it on your calendar. We look forward to receiving your application!
Anticipated Position Close Date
04/20/26
Ways of Working
Our structured hybrid approach is centered around our offices and remote work environments. The work style of each role, Hybrid, Remote, or In-Person is indicated in the job description/posting.
Benefits
As part of our award-winning workplace culture and commitment to delivering happiness, our benefits program offers a variety of perks, benefits, and options to help employees maintain their physical, mental, emotional, and financial health; support work-life balance; and contribute to their community in meaningful ways. Click Learn for more information.
About Us
Zoomies help people stay connected so they can get more done together. We set out to build the best collaboration platform for the enterprise, and today help people communicate better with products like Zoom Contact Center, Zoom Phone, Zoom Events, Zoom Apps, Zoom Rooms, and Zoom Webinars.
We’re problem-solvers, working at a fast pace to design solutions with our customers and users in mind. Find room to grow with opportunities to stretch your skills and advance your career in a collaborative, growth-focused environment.
Our Commitment
At Zoom, we believe great work happens when people feel supported and empowered. We’re committed to fair hiring practices that ensure every candidate is evaluated based on skills, experience, and potential. If you require an accommodation during the hiring process, let us know—we’re here to support you at every step.
If you need assistance navigating the interview process due to a medical disability, please submit an Accommodations Request Form and someone from our team will reach out soon. This form is solely for applicants who require an accommodation due to a qualifying medical disability. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed.
What You Can Expect
This position will be responsible for providing legal advice and guidance on a wide range of employment matters in an evolving environment. Primarily supporting Zoom’s North American workforce, this role will provide strategic and day-to-day employment law advice to HR, leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders across the Company. We're looking for a self-starter, problem solver, and business-minded legal partner who pays attention to the details!
About The Team
The Employment Counsel will join a talented and collaborative cross-border Employment Legal team. This role will report into the Associate General Counsel, Employment and will be located in either San Jose or Seattle.
Responsibilities
- Providing strategic advice to the HR team on a broad range of employment issues. These include recruitment, hiring, disciplinary actions and terminations, complex leaves of absence and accommodations issues, compensation, contingent workers, HR policies and practices, and performance management.
- Providing quick and pragmatic advice to the business on employment obligations in North America.
- Providing advice on AI/employment related issues and monitor evolving laws in these areas.
- In coordination with HR and Compliance, assisting with the creation of policies, standards and business procedures to comply with various employment laws and regulations.
- Drafting and reviewing various types of employment agreements and separation agreements.
- Managing pre-litigation and litigation disputes, with the assistance of outside counsel, as needed.
- Handling EEOC and state agency charges.
- Building and maintaining relationships with senior leaders, other members of the Legal Department, the People Experience team and with external employment counsel.
- Staying up to date, and advise as needed, on legal developments across North America.
- 5-10 years of employment law experience, including at a reputable law firm.
- J.D. from an accredited law school.
- Active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- Prior in-house experience or secondments.
- Excellent knowledge of U.S. federal and state employment laws: prior international employment law experience.
- Experience managing employment litigation and agency proceedings.
- Highly responsive, collaborative and service-oriented attitude.
- Detail-oriented and ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously.
- Good business judgment and sound decision-making.
Minimum
Salary Range or On Target Earnings:
$124,000.00
Maximum
$271,200.00
In addition to the base salary and/or OTE listed Zoom has a Total Direct Compensation philosophy that takes into consideration; base salary, bonus and equity value.
Note: Starting pay will be based on a number of factors and commensurate with qualifications & experience.
We also have a location based compensation structure; there may be a different range for candidates in this and other locations
At Zoom, we offer a window of at least 5 days for you to apply because we believe in giving you every opportunity. Below is the potential closing date, just in case you want to mark it on your calendar. We look forward to receiving your application!
Anticipated Position Close Date
04/20/26
Ways of Working
Our structured hybrid approach is centered around our offices and remote work environments. The work style of each role, Hybrid, Remote, or In-Person is indicated in the job description/posting.
Benefits
As part of our award-winning workplace culture and commitment to delivering happiness, our benefits program offers a variety of perks, benefits, and options to help employees maintain their physical, mental, emotional, and financial health; support work-life balance; and contribute to their community in meaningful ways. Click Learn for more information.
About Us
Zoomies help people stay connected so they can get more done together. We set out to build the best collaboration platform for the enterprise, and today help people communicate better with products like Zoom Contact Center, Zoom Phone, Zoom Events, Zoom Apps, Zoom Rooms, and Zoom Webinars.
We’re problem-solvers, working at a fast pace to design solutions with our customers and users in mind. Find room to grow with opportunities to stretch your skills and advance your career in a collaborative, growth-focused environment.
Our Commitment
At Zoom, we believe great work happens when people feel supported and empowered. We’re committed to fair hiring practices that ensure every candidate is evaluated based on skills, experience, and potential. If you require an accommodation during the hiring process, let us know—we’re here to support you at every step.
If you need assistance navigating the interview process due to a medical disability, please submit an Accommodations Request Form and someone from our team will reach out soon. This form is solely for applicants who require an accommodation due to a qualifying medical disability. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed.
Salary : $124,000 - $271,200