Canva
Senior Employment Counsel, Americas
Canva, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Job Description
Join the team redefining how the world experiences design.Hello, 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.Where and how you can workOur flagship office is in Sydney, Australia, but we've made our way from down under, to a hub in San Francisco, which is now home to our US operations. We offer flexibility in how and where you work. We trust our Canvanauts to choose the balance that empowers them and their team to achieve their goals.The position will be located in either San Francisco or Austin, with the possibility of relocation for suitable candidates - please note you will need to be currently based in one of these locations or if you wish to relocate please advise this in your application.What you’d be doing in this roleAs Canva scales change continues to be part of our DNA. But we like to think that's all part of the fun. So this will give you the flavour of the type of things you'll be working on when you start, but this will likely evolve.Canva is looking for a senior employment lawyer to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the Global Head of Employment Legal (based in Australia), this role offers the opportunity to work in a highly motivated, closely-knit, and collaborative team.If you are an employment lawyer who thrives in a fast-paced and unstructured environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you!At the moment, this role is focused on: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 mobilityPreparing and negotiating various employment-related agreements, including severance agreementsProviding day to day advice to key stakeholders across various teams including PeopleSupporting and managing employee disputes and litigationConducting employment classification reviews, and supporting other compliance initiativesLeading complex and time sensitive projects and coordinating internal stakeholders and external advisorsContributing to the development, implementation and review of workplace policies, processes, guidance and templates in alignment with local laws and practicesLiaising with external counsel in the US and other jurisdictions as requiredSupporting 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 cultureYou're probably a match ifYou have 8+ years of relevant experience gained within a respected law firm or in-house, representing or working at rapidly growing international technology companiesYou are a member of a US state bar in good standingYou have understanding of employment law across various states in the US and have an ability to apply that knowledge pragmatically in a commercial environmentYou have good judgment and a collaborative, flexible approach to problem-solvingYou have the ability to communicate complex matters effectively and provide pragmatic advice that is risk aware, not risk averseYou have a sense of ownership and ‘can do’ attitude and have the ability to navigate stakeholders and drive projects forwardAbout the teamYou will join a dynamic, global legal team working on a variety of innovative technologies with interesting legal considerations. You will be required to leverage your expertise, good judgment and strong business sense to make complex laws simple and assist swift decision-making in our fast paced environment.You will be challenged to look at the big picture to find innovative ways and product solutions to drive product compliance in a fast-paced, growth focussed environment. You’ll help Canva see around corners to prepare for upcoming regulatory changes and influence how the business responds to those changes. You’ll work to ensure Canva’s products continue to delight our community and meet our goals, whilst also keeping users safe and meeting community and regulator expectations.What's in it for you?Achieving our crazy big goals motivates us to work hard - and we do - but you'll experience lots of moments of magic, connectivity and fun woven throughout life at Canva, too. We also offer a stack of benefits to set you up for every success in and outside of work.Here's a taste of what's on offer:Equity packages - we want our success to be yours tooHealth benefits plans to support you and your wellbeing401(k) retirement plan with company contributionInclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carersAn annual Vibe & Thrive allowance to support your wellbeing, social connection, office setup & moreFlexible leave options that empower you to be a force for good, take time to recharge and supports you personallyCheck out lifeatcanva.com for more info.At Canva we value fairness, and we strive to provide competitive, market-informed compensation whilst ensuring internal equity within the team in each region. We make hiring decisions based on your skills, experience and our overall assessment of what we observed and learnt in the hiring process. The target salary range for this position is $218,000 to $334,000. When calculating offers, we make salary decisions based on market data and candidates' skills and experience.Other stuff to knowWe make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills and passion, as well as how you can enhance Canva and our culture. When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.Please note that interviews are conducted virtually.
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Join the team redefining how the world experiences design.Hello, 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.Where and how you can workOur flagship office is in Sydney, Australia, but we've made our way from down under, to a hub in San Francisco, which is now home to our US operations. We offer flexibility in how and where you work. We trust our Canvanauts to choose the balance that empowers them and their team to achieve their goals.The position will be located in either San Francisco or Austin, with the possibility of relocation for suitable candidates - please note you will need to be currently based in one of these locations or if you wish to relocate please advise this in your application.What you’d be doing in this roleAs Canva scales change continues to be part of our DNA. But we like to think that's all part of the fun. So this will give you the flavour of the type of things you'll be working on when you start, but this will likely evolve.Canva is looking for a senior employment lawyer to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the Global Head of Employment Legal (based in Australia), this role offers the opportunity to work in a highly motivated, closely-knit, and collaborative team.If you are an employment lawyer who thrives in a fast-paced and unstructured environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you!At the moment, this role is focused on: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 mobilityPreparing and negotiating various employment-related agreements, including severance agreementsProviding day to day advice to key stakeholders across various teams including PeopleSupporting and managing employee disputes and litigationConducting employment classification reviews, and supporting other compliance initiativesLeading complex and time sensitive projects and coordinating internal stakeholders and external advisorsContributing to the development, implementation and review of workplace policies, processes, guidance and templates in alignment with local laws and practicesLiaising with external counsel in the US and other jurisdictions as requiredSupporting 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 cultureYou're probably a match ifYou have 8+ years of relevant experience gained within a respected law firm or in-house, representing or working at rapidly growing international technology companiesYou are a member of a US state bar in good standingYou have understanding of employment law across various states in the US and have an ability to apply that knowledge pragmatically in a commercial environmentYou have good judgment and a collaborative, flexible approach to problem-solvingYou have the ability to communicate complex matters effectively and provide pragmatic advice that is risk aware, not risk averseYou have a sense of ownership and ‘can do’ attitude and have the ability to navigate stakeholders and drive projects forwardAbout the teamYou will join a dynamic, global legal team working on a variety of innovative technologies with interesting legal considerations. You will be required to leverage your expertise, good judgment and strong business sense to make complex laws simple and assist swift decision-making in our fast paced environment.You will be challenged to look at the big picture to find innovative ways and product solutions to drive product compliance in a fast-paced, growth focussed environment. You’ll help Canva see around corners to prepare for upcoming regulatory changes and influence how the business responds to those changes. You’ll work to ensure Canva’s products continue to delight our community and meet our goals, whilst also keeping users safe and meeting community and regulator expectations.What's in it for you?Achieving our crazy big goals motivates us to work hard - and we do - but you'll experience lots of moments of magic, connectivity and fun woven throughout life at Canva, too. We also offer a stack of benefits to set you up for every success in and outside of work.Here's a taste of what's on offer:Equity packages - we want our success to be yours tooHealth benefits plans to support you and your wellbeing401(k) retirement plan with company contributionInclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carersAn annual Vibe & Thrive allowance to support your wellbeing, social connection, office setup & moreFlexible leave options that empower you to be a force for good, take time to recharge and supports you personallyCheck out lifeatcanva.com for more info.At Canva we value fairness, and we strive to provide competitive, market-informed compensation whilst ensuring internal equity within the team in each region. We make hiring decisions based on your skills, experience and our overall assessment of what we observed and learnt in the hiring process. The target salary range for this position is $218,000 to $334,000. When calculating offers, we make salary decisions based on market data and candidates' skills and experience.Other stuff to knowWe make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills and passion, as well as how you can enhance Canva and our culture. When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.Please note that interviews are conducted virtually.
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