Reporting to the Senior Director – Commercial, the Commercial Legal Counsel proactively advises internal clients and provides support to 1Password on a variety of legal matters including contracts, marketing and legal/regulatory compliance; as well as working collaboratively with employees and stakeholders on 1Password’s wide-ranging legal needs.
This is a remote opportunity within the UK.
What we’re looking for:
- A Juris Doctorate or equivalent degree, with state (or provincial) bar membership
- Relevant in-house experience providing legal support to sales, product, partnership, marketing and advertising teams at a SaaS company
- 2-4 years experience practicing (combination of in-house and at a law firm), negotiating commercial transactions and drafting commercial agreements
- Business acumen and ability to build relationships across the business, while collaborating cross-functionally with a variety of teams
- Outstanding communication skills, written and verbal, and ability to work both in teams and independently
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to effectively and proactively provide sound legal advice and exercise good business judgment
- Knowledge of basic data privacy laws and practices within the SaaS industry
- Comfortable with ambiguity and a fast-paced culture, with a practical, solutions-oriented focus
- Creative thinker who can initiate and develop alternative approaches to complex issues
- Able to handle many projects simultaneously, to manage tight deadlines, and to prioritize effectively
- Love the nitty gritty of contracts, are an effective and confident negotiator, with strong drafting skills and excellent attention to detail
What you can expect:
- Work within and manage workflows of legal documents within the contract lifecycle management (CLM) tool
- Primary initial focus will be to support the Go to Market (GTM) team to help them achieve their monthly and quarterly objectives and meet tight deadlines
- Closely work with a contract manager to draft, negotiate, review, redline and interpret the various commercial documents, such as but not limited to the MSAs, NDAs, data processing agreements or other commercial agreements
- Advise on a variety of legal issues related to GTM, marketing, advertising, privacy and intellectual property, as required from time to time
- Work with the legal ops specialist to implement processes and procedures to improve legal team’s commercial transactions workflows
- Provide support to the legal team to achieve its key performance objectives or objectives and key results
Bonus points for:
- Experience with quarterly SaaS sales cycles
- More extensive experience with GDPR, CCPA and other privacy regulations
Our cultureÂ
At 1Password, we prioritize collaboration, clear and transparent communication, receptiveness to feedback, and alignment with our core values: keep it simple, lead with honesty, and put people first.
You’ll be part of a team that challenges the status quo, and is excited to experiment and iterate in search of the best solution. That said, 1Password is not for everyone. Our work is demanding, we strive for excellence, and the pace is fast. We need people who are keen to take on challenging problems, who seek feedback to grow, and who are driven to make an impact. If you’re looking for a place where you can settle into a comfortable routine, this might not be the right fit for you. We’re looking for individuals who are proven experts in their fields, as well as those who are highly adaptable, can thrive in ambiguity and through change, are curious, and above all deliver results.
We are committed to leveraging cutting-edge technology—including AI—to achieve our mission. We also understand that thinking critically about AI in its current forms will help us create better solutions for our customers and ourselves with its future forms, which will help us continue to close the gap between security and privacy and achieve our mission. We want team members at all levels to take the approach of actively learning AI best practices, identifying opportunities to apply AI in meaningful ways, and driving innovative solutions in their daily work. Embracing the future of AI isn’t just encouraged at 1Password—it’s an essential part of how we will be successful at 1Password.
Our approach to remote workÂ
We believe in the power of remote work, but recognize that in-person connection is important to help us achieve our mission. While we are a remote-first company, travel for in-person engagement is a part of most roles. Frequency will depend on role and responsibilities, and may include, but is not limited to: annual department-wide offsites, team meetings, and customer/industry events.
What we offer
We believe in working hard, and rewarding that hard work through our benefits. While not an exhaustive list, here is a glance at what we currently offer:
Health and wellbeing
👶 Maternity and parental leave top-up programs
ðŸ Generous PTO policy
💖 Four company-wide wellness days
 Growth and futureÂ
📈 Company equity for all full-time employees
💸 Retirement matching program
🔑 Free 1Password account
CommunityÂ
🤠Paid volunteer days
🌎 Employee-led inclusion and belonging programs and ERGs
🆠Peer-to-peer recognition through Bonusly
You belong here.
1Password is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that is built on trust, support and respect. We welcome all individuals and do not discriminate on the basis of gender identity and expression, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, colour, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, sex, citizenship, education, languages spoken or veteran status. Be yourself, find your people and share the things you love.