Senior Product & Privacy Counsel

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We’re constantly working towards making Canva the best place to work, for everyone. We believe deeply that bringing together diversity of thoughts, perspectives and expression is key for building the best product for our equally diverse community all around the world. We celebrate uniqueness and whatever makes you, you and encourage everyone who wants to help us transform the way the world designs, to join us on this journey. We value all different types of experiences. If you don’t think you quite meet all of the qualifications, we’d still love to hear from you.


About Us

At Canva, our mission is to democratise design and empower creativity for anyone and everyone, on every platform. Inspired by a team of talented thinkers, an amazing culture and a remarkable growth trajectory – we’re out to change the world, one design at a time. 


Since launch in August 2013, we have grown exponentially, amassing over 60 million monthly active users across 190 different countries who have created more than 6 Billion designs. We are one of the world’s fastest-growing technology companies and we have only achieved about 1% of what we want to do.


About the team


Canva is seeking a business-minded, technology focused lawyer to serve as Privacy & Product Counsel, who will take an entrepreneurial approach to privacy and product counseling and serve as a key voice in the room providing advice to Canva’s product and engineering teams. You will work on many of the most critical legal issues affecting Canva’s growth and success.


You will join a dynamic legal team working on a variety of innovative legal issues across the entire company. You will be required to leverage your expertise, good judgement and strong business sense to assist product, engineering, marketing, data and other teams develop thoughtful strategies towards product development while assessing and mitigating legal risk.


What you'll do:

  • Act as a legal advisor for Canva’s products and engineering teams, with a focus on U.S. operations, Sales and Success, Canva for Education for US schools and Print and Partnerships (including drafting strategic partnership agreements in relation to the Canva Product).
  • Provide advice on compliance with COPPA, FERPA, CCPA and other state based US privacy laws, and other applicable compliance matteras and laws such as intellectual property, spam, cookies, competition and consumer protection. 
  • Carry out Privacy Impact Assessments and Transfer Impact Assessments and support the commercial team with mitigating risks identified in contracts. 
  • Drafting Data Processing Agreements with customers, schools and vendors. 
  • Supporting the commercial team on privacy clauses and incorporating recommendations from privacy impact assessments into contracts. 
  • Conduct legal product reviews and partner with the business on sales practices and products to understand future strategies and roadmaps. 
  • Ensure alignment of the Canva Group with global personal data handling policies and data retention policies. 
  • Help build scalable and effective processes for legal review and launch of new products, while balancing user and policy considerations and allowing the business to execute on its strategy.
  • Participate in the review and coordination of potential privacy or data security incidents, including investigations, notifications, and other resolution efforts.
  • Keep current on relevant industry standards, laws, and regulations and plan for legal changes impacting Canva in advance.
  • Provide support on data privacy related to commercial contracts, partnerships, integrations, and other matters.
  • Develop and deliver legal training and scalable written guidance to internal clients.

About you:

  • You have a strong technical background and significant hands-on privacy and product counseling experience at a rapidly growing technology company
  • You are excited to roll up your sleeves, learn the product and proactively identify and analyze opportunities and risks
  • You have excellent communication skills and can make complex communications simple
  • You are comfortable participating in cross-functional teams and partnering with members of the product and engineering teams
  • You are excited about learning new technologies and new areas of law and actively seek out opportunities to do that
  • You are a pragmatic, business minded lawyer who wants to help build our business
  • You are risk aware, not risk averse
  • You are a collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills and collegial attitude

We'd also love it if you a minimum of:

  • Admission to one bar
  • 6+ years practicing law (though more experience is welcome)
  • Extensive knowledge of key privacy regulations (e.g. GDPR, CCPA, LGPD and the Privacy Act (AU)) and desire to learn about privacy regulations in additional jurisdictions as we grow

  • Preferred Qualifications/ Experience

  • Certified Information Privacy Professional
  • Knowledge and understanding of Canva
  • Relevant technical degree or high level of comfort with technology
  • Hands on in-house experience at a rapidly growing technology company advising engineering and product teams on privacy and product related regulatory requirements

Location:

  • United States - open to Austin, Seattle, SF Bay Area or remote (depending on ability to have some timezone overlap with Sydney, so East Coast would be difficult)

Being a Force for good. One of our core values at Canva, “Being a force for good” means we are actively working towards a world that isn't just good for a small few, but one that’s good for everyone. We believe deeply that bringing together diversity of thoughts, perspectives and expression is key for building the best product for our equally diverse community. To achieve this, we need to constantly work towards making Canva the best place to work, for everyone.


We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills and passion. If you’re keen to apply and need reasonable adjustments or would like to note which pronouns you use at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.

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An Insider's view of Canva

How does your team reward individual success?

Canva teams set seasonal goals and we celebrate BIG when we achieve each goal. We have celebrated our success by enjoying taco nights, cocktail classes and currently planning a DIY pottery night. Canva also has a very active #kudos slack channel!

Pooja

Partner Success Manager

How do you collaborate with other teams in the company?

Being part of Customer Success., we work closely with other teams including Product, User Voice, and Community Stories. We have the chance to share insights about how our members use Canva across their teams and the value our product brings. It’s inspiring to help shape the product and bring the most value to our users through global collaboration!

Chelsea

Strategic Customer Success Manager

How does the company support your career growth?

Canva enables me to grow by providing workshops and training sessions that have given me a solid foundation for my role. There is a focus to promote from within and provide everyone the opportunity to explore whichever path they choose. Our “Vibe and Thrive” allowance also makes sure our mental and physical health are always taken care of!

Kendall

Sales Development Representative

How do your team's ideas influence the company's direction?

One of Canva’s core values is to Make Complex Things Simple. We find innovative ways to make legal concepts more approachable to non-lawyers and reduce the need to involve Legal with every move. By removing complexities we encourage an environment of trust and openness for our internal stakeholders and our millions of users.

Suhayb

Senior Legal Counsel

What's something quirky about your company?

Season Openers are company events where Canva celebrates our wins and rallies around our goals. They're also some of the most over-the-top and quirky events you'll ever see. On my first day, at my first season opener, I learned about Canva through a Hollywood-worthy parody of "The Office"— I knew then I had found my new home!

Sergio

Design Ops & Studio Lead

What are Canva Perks + Benefits

Canva Benefits Overview

Designed with you in mind. No matter what your role is, or where you’re located, Canva’s benefits are designed to empower you to thrive.

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Be empowered to be a Force for Good with 3 days volunteering leave. Select from a calendar of opportunities or choose your own adventure, as long as it makes a positive difference, we'll support you.
Partners with nonprofits
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Open office floor plan
Employee resource groups
Employee-led culture committees
Hybrid work model
Employee awards
Flexible work schedule
Remote work program
Diversity
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Diversity employee resource groups
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Wellness programs
Mental health benefits
Transgender health care benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Company equity
Charitable contribution matching
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Generous parental leave
18 weeks gender-neutral parental leave from day one, no matter your caregiver status.
Family medical leave
Return-to-work program post parental leave
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Generous PTO
Paid volunteer time
Be empowered to be a Force for Good with 3 days volunteering leave. Select from a calendar of opportunities or choose your own adventure -as long as it makes a positive difference, ​we‘ll support
Sabbatical
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Flexible time off
Bereavement leave benefits
Hardship benefits
Access to an additional 5 days of paid leave per calendar year to support you, during times when you need extra flexibility to manage commitments outside work.
Office Perks
Company-sponsored outings
Free daily meals
Free snacks and drinks
Some meals provided
Company-sponsored happy hours
Onsite office parking
Pet friendly
Recreational clubs
Relocation assistance
Fitness stipend
An annual Vibe & Thrive allowance for you to spend on whatever will support your wellbeing and development, including fitness.
Home-office stipend for remote employees
An annual Vibe & Thrive allowance for you to spend on whatever will support your wellbeing and development, including home office setup.
Mother's room
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Promote from within
Continuing education available during work hours
Online course subscriptions available
Customized development tracks
Personal development training
Virtual coaching services

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