Join the team redefining how the world experiences design.
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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 work
Our flagship office is in Sydney, Australia, but we've made our way from down under, to our brand new office in San Francisco, which is now home to our US operations. This role can be based in either location. We trust our Canvanauts to choose the balance that empowers them and their team to achieve their goals.
What you'd be doing in this role
As Canva scales, change continues to be part of our DNA. This role is focused on:
- Being a Senior Legal Counsel with the Product and Privacy team, you will take the lead on product counselling for our GenAI Supergroup and AI projects in our Design Experience group.
- Support AI governance initiatives, working closely with an AI governance focused lawyer on training and resources.
- Help deliver impactful goals, remove blockers, and facilitate escalations to leadership of key risks.
- Support Canva's mission to become the most trusted platform by keeping the team accountable for their goals that reduce risk.
- Provide regular training, FAQs, cheat sheets, process documents, and guardrails for AI product and engineering teams.
- Monitor and report on the AI landscape - both regulatory and industry practices.
- Contribute to the product, AI and privacy risk registers.
- Support Canvanauts in sales and marketing, identifying legal risks and collaborating with other team members.
You're probably a match if you have
- Experience at or for a rapidly growing global technology company, advising AI and product launches.
- Deep expertise in the EU AI Act, privacy, and intellectual property risks of AI.
- Understanding of common industry practices and a pragmatic approach to risk.
- Comfortable working for a global company and managing timezones.
- Certified Information Privacy Professional and AI Governance Professional preferred or commitment to obtain certifications within 3 months of joining.
About the team
The Product and Privacy Legal team at Canva plays a crucial role in ensuring that our products comply with legal standards and privacy regulations. This role will advise on Canva's AI products and support Canvanauts based in the US.
What's in it for you?
Achieving our goals motivates us to work hard, but you'll also experience moments of magic and fun at Canva. We offer a range of benefits to set you up for success.
Here's a taste of what's on offer:
- Equity packages - we want our success to be yours too.
- Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carers.
- An annual Vibe & Thrive allowance to support your wellbeing and social connection.
- Flexible leave options to recharge and support you personally.
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Other stuff to know
We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills, and passion. Please tell us your pronouns and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.
We celebrate all types of skills and backgrounds at Canva, so even if you don't feel your skills match what's listed above, we still want to hear from you!
Please note that interviews are conducted virtually.
