Senior Legal Counsel, Employment

Canva

Senior Employment Counsel specializing in APAC employment law for Canva. Provide strategic advice, manage legal risks, and support growth across the region.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeRemote • Sydney • 🇦🇺 AustraliaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in Employment Law with a focus on strategic advice and risk management in a multinational environment. Proven ability to collaborate with stakeholders and deliver practical guidance while navigating complex legal frameworks.

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Employment Law ExpertiseStakeholder ManagementRegulatory ComplianceRisk ManagementCross-Border Legal Experience

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Hard Skills

Employment LawLegal Risk AssessmentPolicy DevelopmentPerformance ManagementInvestigationsDispute ManagementRegulatory InquiriesEmployee RelationsCommercial AdviceMultinational Legal Experience

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationJudgmentStakeholder EngagementAdaptabilityTraining Delivery

Certifications & Qualifications

Admitted to Practice in Australia

Industry Keywords

APAC Employment LawContingent WorkforceFast-Paced EnvironmentIn-House Legal TeamLeading Law Firm

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 stakeholders to support Canva’s growth and evolving workforce model.
Support the development and implementation of scalable employment frameworks, policies, processes and guidance.
Identify and manage employment-related legal risks while enabling Canva’s growth and operational objectives.
Deliver practical training and guidance to People teams and business leaders.
Collaborate with Employment Legal colleagues globally on cross-border matters, strategic projects and shared priorities.
Manage employment disputes, claims and regulatory inquiries, partnering with external counsel where required.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Admitted to practice in Australia or equivalent jurisdiction
8+ years’ post-qualification experience specialising in employment law, gained in a leading law firm and/or in-house legal team (ideally tech)
Experience working across multiple jurisdictions or in a multinational environment is highly regarded
Strong experience advising senior stakeholders on complex employment and employee relations matters
Demonstrated ability to balance legal risk with commercial and people considerations
Excellent judgment and comfort operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with an ability to translate complex legal concepts into practical advice

Benefits

Comp & perks

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, 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