Senior Legal Counsel - Product & Privacy

About the role

Canva is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join its Product & Privacy team in Sydney. You will work closely with product, engineering and cross‑functional teams to navigate privacy, AI, IP and consumer law as Canva expands its AI‑driven offerings.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and advise on legal issues across privacy, data protection, intellectual property, marketing, online safety, AI regulation, competition and consumer law.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders to guide product development, go‑to‑market strategy, partnership terms and risk mitigation.
• Develop and operationalise company‑wide AI policies, legal frameworks and internal playbooks.
• Collaborate with privacy, security, product and engineering teams to create scalable legal review processes.
• Participate in incident response for privacy or data‑security events, including investigations and notifications.

Required profile

• Legally qualified (AUS/NZ, UK, EU or US practising certificate) with 10+ years of experience, preferably in‑house at a technology company.
• Deep knowledge of global digital, AI, privacy, consumer and online‑safety regulations (e.g., EU AI Act, GDPR, Digital Services Act, Online Safety Acts).
• Strong understanding of modern AI technologies and their regulatory implications.
• Comfortable collaborating across time zones and with engineers, product managers and marketers.
• Pragmatic, business‑oriented mindset with the ability to simplify complex compliance requirements.

What we offer

• Equity packages to share in Canva’s success.
• Inclusive parental leave supporting all parents and carers.
• Annual Vibe & Thrive allowance for wellbeing, social connection and home‑office setup.
• Flexible leave options for personal development, volunteering or recharge.
• Hybrid work model with a thoughtfully designed Sydney campus and remote flexibility.