Senior Employment Counsel, Americas

7 days ago

San Francisco, California, United States Canva Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Employment Counsel to join our dynamic team in the Americas. This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, providing advice on a broad spectrum of employment law issues.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Providing advice on 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.
  • 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 delivering training on employment-related topics.

Requirements:

  • 8+ years of relevant experience gained within a respected law firm or in-house, representing or working at rapidly growing international technology companies.
  • Member of a US state bar in good standing.
  • Understanding of employment law across various states in the US and ability to apply that knowledge pragmatically in a commercial environment.
  • Good judgment and a collaborative, flexible approach to problem-solving.
  • Ability to communicate complex matters effectively and provide pragmatic advice that is risk-aware, not risk-averse.
  • Sense of ownership and 'can do' attitude, with ability to navigate stakeholders and drive projects forward.

About the Team:

You will join a dynamic, global legal team working on a variety of innovative technologies with interesting legal considerations. You will be required to leverage your expertise, good judgment, and strong business sense to make complex laws simple and assist swift decision-making in our fast-paced environment.

What's in it for you?

Achieving our crazy big goals motivates us to work hard - and we do - but you'll experience lots of moments of magic, connectivity, and fun woven throughout life at Canva, too. We also offer a stack of benefits to set you up for every success in and outside of work.

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.
  • 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.

Target Salary Range: $218,000 to $334,000. When calculating offers, we make salary decisions based on market data and candidates' skills and experience.

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