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Salary: USD 269,000 - 404,000 / annual
1Password is a market-leading enterprise password manager and Unified Access Management platform trusted by over 180,000 businesses, from Fortune 100 companies to leading AI firms. The company has surpassed $400M in ARR and has been named to the Forbes Cloud 100 for four consecutive years.
As Senior Director, Corporate Counsel, you will oversee 1Password's Corporate Legal function and provide strategic legal guidance across a broad range of matters. Reporting to the VP, Legal & General Counsel, you will play a key role in supporting the company's growth, M&A activity, international expansion, financing activities, and corporate and subsidiary governance. This role also oversees compliance, equity, litigation, intellectual property, and marketing matters.
You will partner closely with leaders across Finance, Marketing, People, Corporate Development, and other business functions. The role requires a pragmatic, business-minded lawyer who can operate effectively in a fast-paced environment, manage complex projects, and provide clear advice on matters involving multiple stakeholders and jurisdictions.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead legal workstreams for mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence, negotiations, drafting and reviewing transaction documents, and coordinating with external advisors and internal stakeholders
- Advise on legal considerations and regulatory requirements related to international operations and expansion
- Oversee corporate entities, corporate records, and related governance processes, including incorporation and ongoing management of global subsidiaries
- Provide guidance on corporate governance matters, including developing and implementing corporate policies and procedures
- Support Finance on insurance renewals, tax planning, financial statements, employee equity, commission plans, and strategic projects
- Review marketing materials and advise on applicable compliance requirements
- Develop and deliver compliance training programs for employees
- Identify legal risks across the organization and develop mitigation strategies
- Manage litigation and dispute resolution matters, including overseeing external counsel and developing case strategies
- Manage 1Password's intellectual property portfolio, including trademarks, copyrights, and patents
- Serve as a trusted legal partner to business leaders, balancing thoughtful risk management with the needs of a fast-moving company
1Password leverages AI on the Legal team to draft and review commercial agreements, implement negotiation playbooks, prepare groundwork for legal review, stay on top of regulatory developments, synthesize research across jurisdictions, and identify risks in novel situations. The team operates at higher volume with greater consistency while creating more time for judgment calls and meaningful decisions.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Juris Doctor with active bar membership in Canada or the United States
- At least 10 years of relevant legal experience, including time at a nationally recognized law firm
- Ideally a mix of late-stage private and public company work; experience in technology or SaaS preferred
- Experience leading or supporting mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence, negotiations, transaction documentation, and post-closing integration
- Strong knowledge of corporate governance, securities laws, entity management, and experience preparing for or managing public company compliance
- Experience advising on international expansion, including subsidiary formation and regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions
- Experience supporting financing transactions and related securities law compliance
- Ability to identify legal and business risks, develop practical mitigation strategies, and communicate recommendations clearly to senior stakeholders
- Experience managing external counsel and coordinating cross-functional teams on complex legal matters
- Excellent judgment, written and verbal communication skills, and attention to detail
- Practical, collaborative, and solutions-oriented approach to legal work
- Ability to manage competing priorities independently while maintaining high standards of execution
