About Canva

At Canva, we create tools that empower the world to design. 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 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 40 million active users across 190 different countries who have created more than 2 Billion designs. We are one of the world’s fastest growing technology companies and we have only achieved about 1% of what we are capable of!

About the role

Canva is seeking a business-minded attorney with a solid understanding of technology contracts and experience in managing and negotiating a high volume of commercial transactions. You will help Canva continue its growth and success in the US, with a focus on contracting for Canva TEE products including Canva for Enterprise product, Canva for Education, and strategic partnerships. You will join a dynamic global 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 help us grow Canva in the US, while assessing and mitigating legal risk.

What you'll do:

• Review, draft, and negotiate commercial agreements including for Canva for Enterprise, Canva for Education, resellers, partnerships, and vendors
• Respond promptly to legal requests from the enterprise sales team and other members of the business
• Keep current on relevant industry standards, laws, and regulations, including data privacy laws
• Improve and maintain contract management processes and written guidance for the TEE team
• Provide general legal guidance to the business

What we're looking for:

• You have a strong technical background and significant hands-on experience in SaaS contracting at a rapidly growing technology company
• You are excited to roll up your sleeves, learn the business 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 and internationally distributed teams. You are a pragmatic, business minded lawyer
• You are risk aware, not risk averse
• You are a collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills and a collegial attitude
• You are comfortable getting on the phone with customers
• You are able to prioritize and effectively set and balance expectations

Minimum requirements:

• Admission to one bar 
• 2-5 years of in-house experience at a SaaS company

Benefits:

• Opportunity to be part of one of the world’s fastest-growing tech companies
• Equity in one of the fastest-growing companies in the world
• Flexible working hours, we value work-life balance
• Sponsored social clubs and team events
• Fun and quirky celebrations

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.

Canva is currently one of Australia’s hottest technology companies and has been the ranked #1 Australian Workplace in Technology by JobAdvisor for two years in a row. We ensure that the Canva workspace is setup for you to do your best work and have a great time doing so, with breakout areas, little nooks, quiet places to retreat.