Senior Legal Counsel, Americas

Canva • San Francisco, CA

4h • $190,000 - $280,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Canva is looking for a Senior Employment Lawyer to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the Global Head of Employment Legal (based in Australia), this role offers the opportunity to work in a highly motivated, closely-knit, and collaborative team. This is a high-impact regional role with genuinely global reach. Alongside supporting the Americas, you’ll have the opportunity to lead and contribute to complex Canva-wide projects. You’ll join a highly motivated, collaborative and close-knit team that values thoughtful judgment, ownership and a pragmatic approach to solving problems. If you are an employment lawyer who enjoys working in a fast-paced, evolving environment, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Requirements

• 8+ years’ relevant experience gained in a respected law firm and/or in-house, ideally supporting a rapidly growing international technology company.
• Admission to, and good standing with, a US state bar.
• Strong working knowledge of employment law across multiple US states, and the ability to apply that knowledge pragmatically in a commercial environment.
• Good judgment and a collaborative, flexible approach to problem-solving.
• The ability to communicate complex matters clearly and provide pragmatic advice that is risk-aware, not risk-averse.
• A strong sense of ownership, a “can do” attitude, and the ability to navigate stakeholders and drive projects forward.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted Employment Legal partner for Canva’s Americas region, working closely with People, business leaders and other cross-functional stakeholders.
• Provide practical, commercially minded advice across a broad range of employment matters, including performance management, disciplinary processes, grievances, contingent workers, global mobility and employee relations.
• Prepare and negotiate employment-related documentation, including separation agreements.
• Support and manage employment disputes and litigation.
• Conduct employment classification reviews and support other compliance initiatives.
• Lead complex and time-sensitive regional and Canva-wide employment projects, coordinating internal stakeholders and external advisers.
• Contribute to the development, implementation and review of workplace policies, processes, guidance and templates in line with local laws and practices.
• Liaise with external counsel in the US and other jurisdictions as needed.
• Support Canva-wide learning initiatives, including delivering training on employment-related topics.

Benefits

• Equity packages
• Health benefits plans
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution
• Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carers
• An annual Vibe & Thrive allowance to support your wellbeing, social connection, office setup & more
• Flexible leave options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed