Walter Zhang
About Walter Zhang
Walter Zhang serves as the Legal Director at hireEZ, where he collaborates with external counsels on legal compliance, manages trademark applications, and drafts various agreements for the company. He holds a Master of Law from the University of Florida and has extensive experience in legal risk management and compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
Work at hireEZ
Walter Zhang currently serves as the Legal Director at hireEZ, previously known as Hiretual, where he has worked since 2018. In this role, he collaborates with external counsels on company funding and financial documents to ensure legal compliance. He also drafts and negotiates various agreements and contracts for the SaaS business, including Master Service Agreements, Terms of Service, and Privacy Policies. His responsibilities include managing responses to USPTO requirements for trademark and patent applications and ensuring compliance with FTC regulations for advertising and marketing materials.
Education and Expertise
Walter Zhang holds a Master of Law (LL.M) in Comparative Law from the University of Florida - Fredric G. Levin College of Law, which he completed from 2006 to 2007. He also earned a Bachelor of Laws from China Youth University of Political Studies between 2002 and 2006. In addition, he obtained a Paralegal Certificate and an Advanced Paralegal Certificate from the University of California Extension, Santa Cruz, in 2013. He furthered his expertise by studying GMS/GMS-T at Worldwide ERC in 2014.
Legal Responsibilities
In his role as Legal Director, Walter Zhang advises on legal risks and solutions related to software features and functions. He ensures compliance with international, federal, state, and local laws. He prepares and manages immigration petitions for employees, including EB-1/2/3, I-140/I-485, PERM, H-1B, and F-1 visas. Additionally, he works on ensuring compliance with security standards such as SOC 2 type II.
Previous Experience
Before his current position, Walter Zhang worked as the HR Director at hireEZ from 2018 to 2022. This role provided him with valuable experience in human resources and legal compliance within the technology sector. His tenure in this position contributed to his understanding of the intersection between legal frameworks and business operations.