Legal Counsel, Export Control & Sanctions
Canva
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • California, Washington • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $168,000 - $232,000 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Support Canva’s global business activities and expansion with advice on export controls, sanctions and other regulatory matters as relevant
- Be the first point of contact for the business and the legal team for subject matter expertise
- Monitor the regulatory landscape for new or changing export control and sanctions laws
- Help business stakeholders, team members, product managers, and engineers to evaluate the impact of export and sanctions laws on business operations and strategically respond to changes
- Implement, monitor and report on export control and sanctions compliance programs
- Advise on escalations from routine vendor due diligence
- Support with Canva-wide export controls and sanctions legal training and awareness initiatives
- Help us redefine the role of in-house counsel - build tools and processes for continued growth and success
Requirements
- Legally qualified (AUS/NZ, UK, EU or US bar admission)
- At least 5-7 years practicing law with some experience in-house, preferably in a global technology company
- Demonstrated experience of providing legal advice on export controls and sanctions regulations to rapidly growing technology companies, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and sanctions regulations promulgated by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).
- Demonstrated experience with providing comprehensive advice on the extraterritorial application of US rules and how they interact with other countries' regulations
- Demonstrated experience of developing, implementing, and updating compliance policies and training programs relating to export controls and sanctions
- Ability to conduct risk assessments and compliance audits related to export controls and sanctions
- Conduct legal due diligence on corporate transactions, such as mergers, acquisitions and investments, to identify and mitigate sanctions and export control risks
- Prior experience working with AI and using it to drive efficiency in your work
- ECoP, CGTLP or similar certifications are a plus
Benefits
- 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
export controlssanctions regulationslegal advicecompliance policiesrisk assessmentscompliance auditslegal due diligencemergersacquisitionsinvestments
Soft skills
subject matter expertisestrategic responsetraining and awarenesscommunicationcollaboration
Certifications
ECoPCGTLP