Description
Join the team redefining how the world experiences design.
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.
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.
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.
What's in it for you?
- Equity packages
- Health benefits plans to support you and your wellbeing
- 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 that empower you to be a force for good, take time to recharge and supports you personally
The target salary range for this position is $190,000 - $280,000.