Legal Counsel, Commercial (Toronto)

Legal Counsel, Commercial (Toronto)

31 Oct
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1Password
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Toronto

31 Oct

1Password

Toronto

1 Password is growing. We’ve surpassed $500 M 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 1 PasswordAt 1 Password, 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 1 Password to help their teams securely adopt the Saa S 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 1 Password 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 Saa S 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 positive standing with a Canadian provincial or US state bar3 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 companyExperience supporting sales teams by drafting and negotiating customer agreements such as MSAs, Order Forms, DPAs, NDAs, and Statements of WorkExperience reviewing and negotiating procurement agreements across a range of vendor types,



such as software, professional services, sponsorships, physical goods and hospitalityA working knowledge of privacy laws, including GDPR, and how they apply to customer and vendor agreements, especially DPAsA solid 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 workA track record of closing deals on tight timelines, including end‑of‑quarter pressure, while keeping risk under controlThe ability to turn complex legal issues into clear, plain‑language advice that sales, procurement and product teams can act onA solutions‑first approach: you bring workable options and fallback positions, not just a list of risksA 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 lineA 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 ZipDeeper 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 pushesReview and negotiate a wide variety of procurement agreements, from Saa S vendors and professional services to sponsorships, physical goods, and hospitality and event contractsNegotiate larger and more strategic partnership, reseller and distributor agreements that support 1 Password's growth into new marketsGive product counseling, including reviewing new products and features and drafting and maintaining product terms and conditionsAdvise on privacy and data protection terms in customer and vendor agreements, working with the privacy team as neededAdvise on AI‑related legal issues in customer, vendor and product contexts, and use AI tools to build and improve legal processes and workflowsBuild and maintain internal playbooks, templates and guidance that help the business move faster and handle routine issues with confidenceTake 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 1 Password'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 1 Password’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 1 Password, 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 1 Password, 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 1 Password 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 1 Password.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 programsCompetitive health benefitsGenerous PTO policyRSU program for most employeesRetirement matching programFree 1 Password

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📍 Toronto

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