Senior Legal Counsel - Product & Privacy
Canva is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join its Product and Privacy team in Melbourne, Australia. This role involves supporting product and engineering teams in the development and deployment of Canva's AI-powered products, ensuring compliance with global laws and regulations. The position offers a hybrid work environment, combining remote flexibility with in-person collaboration at Canva's Melbourne campus.
In this role, the Senior Legal Counsel will identify and advise on legal issues related to privacy, data protection, intellectual property, marketing, online safety, AI regulation, platform, competition, and consumer laws. They will build strong relationships with key stakeholders, advising on product development, go-to-market strategies, partnership terms, and risk mitigation. Additionally, the role involves contributing to the development of company-wide AI policies, drafting legal playbooks, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and participating in the review of potential privacy or data security incidents.
Candidates should be legally qualified with at least 10 years of experience, including some in-house experience, preferably within a technology company. A deep understanding of global digital, AI, privacy, consumer, and online safety laws is essential. Familiarity with modern AI technologies and products, along with the ability to collaborate across time zones, is also important. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative, pragmatic, business-minded lawyer who can simplify complex compliance issues without compromising standards.
While specific compensation details are not provided, Canva offers a range of benefits and perks to its employees. These include flexible work arrangements, opportunities for professional development, and a dynamic work environment that fosters creativity and innovation.
Canva is a global design platform that empowers users to create professional-quality designs with ease. The company values diversity, inclusion, and continuous learning, providing employees with opportunities to grow and make a meaningful impact. Joining Canva means being part of a team that is redefining how the world experiences design.