Canva

Technology

SeniorEmploymentCounsel,APAC

A$215–320k ~AI est. Melbourne, Victoria, Australia FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for mid candidates.

The Brief

“Senior Employment Counsel, APAC at Canva. Skills: Employment law, APAC region, Legal risk management. Provide strategic advice. Advise on employment matters”

Industry & Context.

Technology

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Admitted to practice in Australia, 8+ years post-qualification experience, Employment law specialization, Experience advising senior stakeholders, Balance legal risk with commercial, Excellent judgment, Comfort operating in fast-paced environment

Nice to Have

Experience working across multiple jurisdictions, Experience in a multinational environment, Experience in tech legal team

What You'll Do.

Provide strategic advice

Advise on employment matters

Partner with People stakeholders

Support policy development

Support process implementation

Manage operational objectives

Deliver practical training

Collaborate with colleagues globally

Manage employment disputes

Manage regulatory inquiries

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

People teams; Total Rewards; Finance stakeholders; Employment Legal colleagues

Communication Scope

Translate legal concepts

Full Job Description

Join the team redefining how the world experiences design. Hey, g'day, mabuhay, kia ora, 你好, hallo, vítejte! Thanks for stopping by. We know job hunting can be a little time consuming and you're probably keen to find out what's on offer, so we'll get straight to the point. About Us At Canva, our mission is to democratise design and empower creativity for anyone and everyone, on every platform. Inspired by a team of talented thinkers, an amazing culture and a remarkable growth trajectory – we’re out to change the world, one design at a time. Since launch in August 2013, we have grown exponentially, amassing over 85 million monthly active users across 190 different countries who have created more than 8 Billion designs. We are one of the world’s fastest-growing technology companies and we have only achieved about 1% of what we want to do. About the team Canva is looking for an experienced employment lawyer to join our Global Employment Legal Team as Senior Employment Counsel, APAC. This role will primarily support employment law matters across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, the Philippines and the broader APAC region, working closely with People, business leaders and legal colleagues across Canva’s global footprint. While you’ll lead matters across Australia and APAC, you’ll also be supported by a well-established team of Employment Legal specialists across the region and globally, providing opportunities for collaboration, development and shared problem-solving on complex matters. You’ll be comfortable navigating ambiguity, exercising sound judgment and delivering practical advice in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. What you’ll do: * Provide strategic, commercially pragmatic advice on employment law matters in APAC. * Advise on day-to-day employment matters across Canva’s employee and contingent workforce, including performance management, exits, investigations, and regulatory issues. * Partner closely with People, Total Rewards, Finance and other key stake

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