Commercial Legal Counsel

TN United Kingdom; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a skilled legal professional to support its Go to Market team. This role involves managing workflows of legal documents, negotiating commercial agreements, and advising on various legal issues, including privacy and intellectual property. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate strong communication and negotiation skills, and possess a Juris Doctorate. Join a forward-thinking firm that values collaboration and embraces cutting-edge technology, including AI, to drive success. If you are adaptable and eager to tackle complex challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Maternity and parental leave top-up programs

Generous PTO policy

Company equity for all full-time employees

Retirement matching program

Free 1Password account

Paid volunteer days

Employee-led inclusion programs

Peer-to-peer recognition through Bonusly

Qualifications

• 2-4 years experience in-house and at a law firm.
• Ability to provide sound legal advice and exercise good judgment.
• Creative thinker with strong negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Go to Market team to achieve objectives.
• Draft, negotiate, and review commercial documents.
• Advise on legal issues related to marketing and privacy.

Skills

Juris Doctorate or equivalent degree

Negotiating commercial transactions

Drafting commercial agreements

Outstanding communication skills

Business acumen

Interpersonal and organizational skills

Knowledge of data privacy laws

Ability to handle multiple projects

Attention to detail

Education

Juris Doctorate

Tools

Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) tool

Job description

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• 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 culture

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, 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 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 AI isn't just encouraged—it's an essential part of how we will be successful at 1Password.

Our approach to remote work

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: Maternity and parental leave top-up programs, Generous PTO policy, Four company-wide wellness days, Company equity for all full-time employees, Retirement matching program, Free 1Password account, Paid volunteer days, Employee-led inclusion and belonging programs and ERGs, Peer-to-peer recognition through Bonusly.