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Senior Legal Counsel, Employment
Location
Australia
Posted
7 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Senior Legal Counsel, Employment
Canva
• 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
Job Requirements
- 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
- 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
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