Senior Employment Counsel, APAC
Canva, a rapidly growing Australian multinational software company, is seeking a Senior Employment Counsel to join its Global Employment Legal Team. This role focuses on employment law matters across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, including Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and the Philippines. The position involves close collaboration with People teams, business leaders, and legal colleagues to support Canva's expansion and evolving workforce model.
The Senior Employment Counsel will provide strategic, commercially pragmatic advice on various employment law issues, such as performance management, employee exits, investigations, and regulatory compliance. The role also includes developing and implementing scalable employment frameworks, policies, and processes, as well as managing employment-related legal risks to facilitate Canva's growth objectives. Additionally, the position involves delivering training to People teams and business leaders and collaborating with global Employment Legal colleagues on cross-border matters.
Candidates should be admitted to practice in Australia or an equivalent jurisdiction, with at least eight years of post-qualification experience specializing in employment law, preferably within a leading law firm or in-house legal team, ideally in the technology sector. Experience working across multiple jurisdictions or in a multinational environment is highly regarded. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are essential, along with the ability to balance legal risk with commercial and people considerations in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Compensation includes equity packages, an inclusive parental leave policy supporting all parents and carers, and an annual Vibe & Thrive allowance to support personal well-being and development. Flexible leave options are available, empowering employees to engage in community service, take time to recharge, and support personal needs. Canva's benefits are designed to empower employees to thrive both professionally and personally.
Canva fosters a unique, human-centric, and evolving culture that encourages employees to be their authentic selves. The company emphasizes values such as being a good human and being a force for good, which are integral to its mission of democratizing design and empowering creativity. Employees are encouraged to contribute to a workplace where everyone feels they truly belong, with opportunities to engage in community-building activities and professional development.