Canva

Employment Counsel, Americas

Canva

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: California • Texas • Anywhere in North America

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Salary

💰 $168,000 - $260,000 per year

About the role

  • Providing advice on a broad spectrum of employment law issues, including performance management, disciplinary outcomes, grievances, employee equity, executive compensation, benefits, contingent workers and global mobility
  • Preparing and negotiating various employment-related agreements, including severance agreements
  • Providing day to day advice to key stakeholders across various teams including People
  • Supporting and managing employee disputes and litigation
  • Conducting employment classification reviews, and supporting other compliance initiatives
  • Leading complex and time sensitive projects and coordinating internal stakeholders and external advisors
  • Contributing to the development, implementation and review of workplace policies, processes, guidance and templates in alignment with local laws and practices
  • Liaising with external counsel in the US and other jurisdictions as required
  • Supporting Canva-wide learning initiatives including to deliver training on employment-related topics taking account of changes to the law, best practice and Canva’s values and culture

Requirements

  • 4+ years of relevant experience gained within a respected law firm or in-house, representing or working at rapidly growing international technology companies
  • You are a member of a US state bar in good standing
  • You have understanding of employment law across various states in the US and have an ability to apply that knowledge pragmatically in a commercial environment
  • You have international employment law interests and experience, particularly in diverse jurisdictions throughout the Americas
  • You have good judgment and a collaborative, flexible approach to problem-solving
  • You have the ability to communicate complex matters effectively and provide pragmatic advice that is risk aware, not risk averse
  • You have a sense of ownership and ‘can do’ attitude and have the ability to navigate stakeholders and drive projects forward
Benefits
  • Equity packages - we want our success to be yours too
  • Health benefits plans to support you and your wellbeing
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution
  • 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

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
employment lawperformance managementdisciplinary outcomesemployee equityexecutive compensationbenefitsemployment-related agreementsemployment classification reviewscompliance initiativesproject management
Soft skills
good judgmentcollaborative approachflexible problem-solvingeffective communicationpragmatic advicesense of ownershipcan do attitudestakeholder navigationdriving projects forward
Certifications
US state bar membership