Legal Counsel - Content Safety, Product & Privacy

📋 Description

• Legal counsel for Canva's Product & Privacy team, focusing on online safety, content safety
• Collaborate with product, engineering, policy, security, and regulatory teams across time zones.
• Advise on product development, GTM strategy, and risk mitigation, especially for Generative AI
• Develop and operationalize safety policies, incident handling, and regulatory monitoring.
• Draft and maintain internal playbooks and guidance for scalable legal reviews.
• Support privacy training and awareness initiatives across Canva.

🎯 Requirements

• 8+ years practicing law with in-house experience preferred.
• Familiarity with online safety, privacy, platform, and consumer laws for digital products and AI.
• Deep understanding of modern AI tech and products; comfortable across time zones.
• Collaborative, pragmatic lawyer who simplifies compliance without compromising standards.
• Experience with data incidents and government authority requests.
• Bonus: AIGP/CIPP/E or similar qualifications; willingness to obtain certifications.

🎁 Benefits

• Equity packages; health benefits; 401(k) with company contribution.
• Inclusive parental leave; Thrive allowance for wellbeing and setup; flexible leave options.
• Competitive compensation in region; life at Canva info at lifeatcanva.com.