Employment Counsel, Americas

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November 21

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SaaS • Media • Education

Canva is a versatile online design platform that empowers users to create a wide range of professional designs with ease. From social media posts and presentations to business cards and posters, Canva provides thousands of templates and design tools to help users bring their creative ideas to life. The platform also offers a suite of AI-powered features to enhance creativity and productivity, including tools like Magic Write for copy generation and Magic Edit for photo transformations. Canva caters to individuals, teams, and enterprises, making it an ideal solution for collaborative design and workflow management. It is also committed to sustainability and social impact, offering free educational and nonprofit access to its premium features.

1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 2013

☁️ SaaS

📱 Media

📚 Education

💰 $200M Venture Round on 2021-09

📋 Description

• Providing advice on a broad spectrum of employment law issues, including performance management, disciplinary outcomes, grievances, employee equity, executive compensation, benefits, contingent workers and global mobility • Preparing and negotiating various employment-related agreements, including severance agreements • Providing day to day advice to key stakeholders across various teams including People • Supporting and managing employee disputes and litigation • Conducting employment classification reviews, and supporting other compliance initiatives • Leading complex and time sensitive projects and coordinating internal stakeholders and external advisors • Contributing to the development, implementation and review of workplace policies, processes, guidance and templates in alignment with local laws and practices • Liaising with external counsel in the US and other jurisdictions as required • Supporting Canva-wide learning initiatives including to deliver training on employment-related topics taking account of changes to the law, best practice and Canva’s values and culture

🎯 Requirements

• 4+ years of relevant experience gained within a respected law firm or in-house, representing or working at rapidly growing international technology companies • Member of a US state bar in good standing • Understanding of employment law across various states in the US and ability to apply that knowledge pragmatically in a commercial environment • International employment law interests and experience, particularly in diverse jurisdictions throughout the Americas • Good judgment and a collaborative, flexible approach to problem-solving • Ability to communicate complex matters effectively and provide pragmatic advice that is risk aware, not risk averse • Sense of ownership and 'can do' attitude with the ability to navigate stakeholders and drive projects forward

🏖️ Benefits

• Equity packages - we want our success to be yours too • 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