Senior Legal Counsel - Product & Privacy
Canva is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join its Product and Privacy team in Sydney, Australia. This role involves supporting product and engineering teams in the development and deployment of Canva's AI technologies, ensuring compliance with global privacy, intellectual property, and consumer protection laws. The position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of AI, product counseling, and legal strategy within a rapidly evolving tech company.
Key responsibilities include identifying and advising on legal issues related to privacy, data protection, intellectual property, marketing, online safety, AI regulation, platform, competition, and consumer laws. The role also involves building strong relationships with stakeholders, contributing to the development of AI policies and legal frameworks, drafting internal guidance on AI tools, collaborating with various 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 in a technology company. A deep understanding of global digital, AI, privacy, consumer, and online safety laws is essential. Familiarity with modern AI technologies, including generative and agentic AI, and the associated legal considerations is also required. The role demands a collaborative, pragmatic, and business-minded approach, with the ability to simplify complex compliance issues without compromising standards.
While specific compensation details are not provided, Canva offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, mental health care, stock options, equity incentive plans, charitable gift matching, maternity and paternity leave, vacation and paid time off, sick leave, paid holidays, volunteer time off, and a pet-friendly workplace. Employees also enjoy free meals, flexible working hours, and access to various clubs and sports activities.
Canva is a rapidly growing Australian multinational software company that provides a graphic design platform used by over 170 million people worldwide. The company fosters a collaborative and inclusive culture, offering opportunities for professional growth and development. Employees are encouraged to participate in various clubs and sports, and the company supports flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance.