Senior Employment Counsel, APAC

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Asia.

📋 Description

• Deliver strategic and commercially viable guidance on employment law issues within Australia and the wider APAC region.

• Provide advice on everyday employment concerns affecting Canva’s workforce, including performance management, departures, investigations, and regulatory compliance.

• Collaborate closely with the People, Total Rewards, Finance teams, and other essential stakeholders to facilitate Canva’s growth and adapt to its evolving workforce model.

• Assist in the creation, execution, and evaluation of workplace policies, procedures, guidance, and templates.

• Facilitate and conduct training sessions on employment-related subjects.

• Work together with the global Employment Legal Team on international projects and common objectives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be admitted to practice law in Australia.

• Over 6 years of experience as a practicing employment lawyer (in-house experience in a multinational setting is highly valued).

• Extensive experience providing counsel to HR/People teams and business leaders on a wide array of employment issues.

• Ability to navigate uncertainty confidently while balancing legal risks with commercial sensibility.

• Exceptional communication skills with the capability to simplify complex legal ideas into actionable solutions.

• A high degree of integrity, professionalism, intellectual curiosity, and a desire for personal growth.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equity packages - we aim for your success to align with ours.

• An inclusive parental leave policy that caters to all parents and caregivers.

• An annual Vibe & Thrive allowance to promote your wellbeing, social connections, office setup, and more.

• Flexible leave options that empower you to make a positive impact, take time to recharge, and support your personal needs.