Senior Legal Counsel, Intellectual Property (Tech Transactions)
Canva is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join its Intellectual Property & Litigation team in San Francisco. This role involves managing Canva's global IP portfolios, providing strategic IP advice to product teams, and overseeing the acquisition and licensing of creative content, software, and AI technologies. The team also handles litigation and disputes worldwide, ensuring Canva's products and services are legally sound and innovative.
In this position, you will negotiate various IP and technology transactions, focusing on inbound and outbound agreements related to AI models, software APIs, and content licenses. You will offer practical advice on integrating third-party IP into Canva's products, support the Commercial and Product & Privacy Legal teams with IP aspects of other contracts, draft IP-related terms and conditions for the Canva platform, and provide guidance on open source software licensing. Additionally, you will advise on IP ownership and licensing concerning intercompany arrangements, mergers, and acquisitions.
The ideal candidate will have 6-8 years of post-qualification experience, preferably from a top-tier law firm or a specialized in-house team with a focus on technology, copyright, or broad contracts work. Experience in tech transactions, particularly within a tech company or law firm, is essential. Comfort with the fast-paced and ambiguous nature of emerging technologies, especially AI, is crucial. Fluency in AI tools and the ability to use them to drive AI adoption and integration into legal practices are highly valued. Strong communication skills are necessary to translate complex legal concepts into practical solutions.
Compensation for this role ranges from $190,000 to $280,000 annually. Canva offers equity packages, health benefits, a 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions, and inclusive parental leave entitlements. Employees also receive an annual Vibe & Thrive allowance to support their well-being and development, along with three days of paid volunteering leave to contribute to causes they care about.
Canva fosters a unique, human-centric, and evolving culture that empowers employees to do their best work. The company emphasizes inclusivity, allowing individuals to be their authentic selves and ensuring every voice is heard and respected. With a mission to empower the world to design, Canva provides opportunities for personal and professional growth in a dynamic and supportive environment.