Legal Counsel, Commercial

1Password is growing.
We’ve surpassed $500M in ARR and we’re continuing to accelerate, earning a spot on the Forbes Cloud 100 for four years in a row and teaming up with iconic partners like Oracle Red Bull Racing.
About 1PasswordAt 1Password, we’re building the foundation for a safe, productive digital future. Our mission is to unleash employee productivity without compromising security by ensuring every identity is authentic, every application sign-in is secure, and every device is trusted. We innovated the market‑leading enterprise password manager and pioneered Unified Access Management, a new cybersecurity category built for the way people and AI agents work today. As one of the most loved brands in cybersecurity, we take a human‑centric approach in everything from product strategy to user experience. Over 180,000 businesses, from Fortune 100 leaders to the world’s most innovative AI companies, trust 1Password to help their teams securely adopt the SaaS and AI tools they need to do their best work.
If you're excited about the opportunity to contribute to the digital safety of millions, to work alongside a team of curious, driven individuals, and to solve hard problems in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment, then we want to hear from you. Come join us and help shape a safer, simpler digital future.
Reporting to the Manager, Senior Counsel - Commercial, the Legal Counsel, Commercial will support 1Password on a broad range of commercial matters. In this role, you'll work closely with our Go-to-Market (GTM) team to negotiate and close customer agreements, and you'll support procurement, partnership and product teams across the business. The work is varied and high‑profile: you'll negotiate with some of the largest companies in the world, help launch new products and AI features, and support sports marketing partnerships with world‑class sports teams. We're looking for a practical, deal‑focused commercial lawyer who enjoys negotiating and wants to help drive the growth of a leading SaaS company.
How We’re Using AI TodayOn the Legal team, AI helps us move faster without sacrificing quality. We use it to draft and review commercial agreements, implement negotiation playbooks, and prepare the groundwork for legal review. AI also helps us stay on top of regulatory developments, synthesize research across jurisdictions, and identify risks in novel situations like new product launches or partnership structures. The result is a team that can operate at higher volume with greater consistency, while creating more time for the judgment calls, collaboration, and meaningful decisions that matter most.
This is a remote opportunity within Canada and the US.
What We're Looking For
A Juris Doctor or equivalent law degree, and membership in good standing with a Canadian provincial or US state bar
3 to 5 years of practice as a commercial transactional lawyer, gained at an established law firm with a strong commercial or technology practice, or as part of an in‑house legal team at a mid‑size or larger tech company
Experience supporting sales teams by drafting and negotiating customer agreements such as MSAs, Order Forms, DPAs, NDAs, and Statements of Work
Experience reviewing and negotiating procurement agreements across a range of vendor types, such as software, professional services, sponsorships, physical goods and hospitality
A working knowledge of privacy laws, including GDPR, and how they apply to customer and vendor agreements, especially DPAs
A strong interest in AI from two angles: the legal side (such as AI terms in contracts and emerging AI regulation) and the practical side, with a high level of comfort using AI tools in your day‑to‑day legal work
A track record of closing deals on tight timelines, including end‑of‑quarter pressure, while keeping risk under control
The ability to turn complex legal issues into clear, plain‑language advice that sales, procurement and product teams can act on
A solutions‑first approach: you bring workable options and fallback positions, not just a list of risks
A sales‑focused mindset: you see Legal as a partner in closing deals and growing the business, and you're motivated to help get deals across the finish line
A genuine enjoyment of negotiating, with strong drafting skills and close attention to detail
Bonus Points For
Experience with contract lifecycle management and procurement tools, especially Ironclad and Zip
Deeper privacy experience with GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, PIPEDA or other privacy laws, or a privacy certification (e.G., CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPP/C)
Experience negotiating partnership, reseller and distributor agreements
What You Can Expect
Partner closely with GTM to draft, review and negotiate customer agreements, including MSAs, Order Forms, DPAs, and SOWs, helping keep deals moving through end‑of‑quarter pushes
Review and negotiate a wide variety of procurement agreements, from SaaS vendors and professional services to sponsorships, physical goods, and hospitality and event contracts
Negotiate larger and more strategic partnership, reseller and distributor agreements that support 1Password's growth into new markets
Give product counseling, including reviewing new products and features and drafting and maintaining product terms and conditions
Advise on privacy and data protection terms in customer and vendor agreements, working with the privacy team as needed
Advise on AI‑related legal issues in customer, vendor and product contexts, and use AI tools to build and improve legal processes and workflows
Build and maintain internal playbooks, templates and guidance that help the business move faster and handle routine issues with confidence
Take on bespoke and one‑off commercial matters across the business, so no two weeks look quite the same
USA‑based roles only: The annual base salary for this role is between $155,000 USD and $217,000 USD, plus immediate participation in 1Password's benefits program (health, dental, 401k and many others), utilization of our generous paid time off, an equity grant and, where applicable, participation in our incentive programs.
Canada‑based roles only: The annual base salary for this role is between $125,000 CAD and $175,000 CAD, plus immediate participation in 1Password’s generous benefits program (health, dental, RRSP and many others), utilization of our generous paid time off, an equity grant and, where applicable, participation in our incentive programs.
At 1Password, we approach each individual's compensation with a promise of fair market value and internal equity commensurate with experience and specific skill set.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Our cultureAt 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.
How We Work With AIWe 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—it's an essential part of how we will be successful at 1Password.
This approach extends to our hiring process—candidates are welcome to use AI tools responsibly and thoughtfully during the application process. To us, this means we do ask that you join live interviews without using AI tools so we can get to know how you communicate, solve problems, and collaborate with others.
Our approach to remote workWe 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 almost all roles, and we require our employees to be ready and willing to take part. 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 OfferWe 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:
Maternity and parental leave top‑up programs
Competitive health benefits
Generous PTO policy
RSU program for most employees
Retirement matching program
Free 1Password account
Paid volunteer days
Peer‑to‑peer recognition through Bonusly
Remote‑first work environment
Some roles in our GTM team are currently being hired for in‑person hybrid work in Toronto and Austin. These roles will specify on the posting.
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.
Accommodation is available upon request at any point during our recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please speak to your talent acquisition partner or email us at View email address on ca.hrm.tc and we’ll work to meet your needs.
Remote work is a part of our DNA. Given that our company was founded remotely in 2005, we can safely say we're experts at building remote culture. That said, remote work at 1Password does mean working from your home country. If you've got questions or concerns about this, your talent partner would be happy to address them with you.
Successful applicants will be required to complete a background check that may consist of prior employment verification, reference checks, education confirmation, criminal background, publicly available social media, credit history, or other information, as permitted by local law.
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