Canva
Legal Counsel, Export Control & Sanctions
Canva, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Legal Counsel, Export Control & Sanctions
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Company Description Our flagship campus is in Sydney, with additional campuses in Melbourne and co‑working spaces in Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide, as well as offices in Austin, TX and San Francisco, CA. You have the choice of working in the office, at home, or a mix of both.
About The Team Canva is seeking a Legal Counsel to advise on Export Controls and Economic Sanctions and other regulatory and compliance matters. The role will be part of the Business Operations Team within Legal and will support Canva’s global business operations including incoming and outgoing payments, software exports and ad‑hoc projects such as acquisitions due diligence.
What You’ll Do
Support Canva’s global business activities and expansion with advice on export controls, sanctions and other regulatory matters as relevant.
Be the first point of contact for the business and the legal team for subject matter expertise.
Monitor the regulatory landscape for new or changing export control and sanctions laws.
Help business stakeholders, team members, product managers, and engineers to evaluate the impact of export and sanctions laws on business operations and strategically respond to changes.
Implement, monitor and report on export control and sanctions compliance programs.
Advise on escalations from routine vendor due diligence.
Support with Canva-wide export controls and sanctions legal training and awareness initiatives.
Help us redefine the role of in‑house counsel – build tools and processes for continued growth and success.
What We’re Looking For
Legally qualified (AUS/NZ, UK, EU or US bar admission).
At least 5‑7 years practicing law with some experience in‑house, preferably in a global technology company.
Demonstrated experience providing legal advice on export controls and sanctions regulations to rapidly growing technology companies, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and sanctions regulations promulgated by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).
Experience with the extraterritorial application of US rules and how they interact with other countries’ regulations.
Experience developing, implementing, and updating compliance policies and training programs relating to export controls and sanctions.
Ability to conduct risk assessments and compliance audits related to export controls and sanctions.
Conduct legal due diligence on corporate transactions, such as mergers, acquisitions and investments, to identify and mitigate sanctions and export control risks.
Prior experience working with AI and using it to drive efficiency in your work.
ECoP, CGTLP or similar certifications are a plus.
What’s in it for You At Canva we value fairness and strive to provide competitive, market‑informed compensation while ensuring internal equity within the team in each region. The target salary range for this position is $168,000‑$232,000.
Benefits
An annual Vibe & Thrive allowance to support wellbeing, social connection, office setup & more.
Flexible leave options that empower you to recharge and support you personally.
Other Stuff To Know We celebrate all types of skills and backgrounds at Canva so even if your skills don’t quite match what’s listed above, we still want to hear from you! When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process. Interviews are conducted virtually.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Finance
Industries Software Development
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Legal Counsel, Export Control & Sanctions
role at
Canva .
Company Description Our flagship campus is in Sydney, with additional campuses in Melbourne and co‑working spaces in Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide, as well as offices in Austin, TX and San Francisco, CA. You have the choice of working in the office, at home, or a mix of both.
About The Team Canva is seeking a Legal Counsel to advise on Export Controls and Economic Sanctions and other regulatory and compliance matters. The role will be part of the Business Operations Team within Legal and will support Canva’s global business operations including incoming and outgoing payments, software exports and ad‑hoc projects such as acquisitions due diligence.
What You’ll Do
Support Canva’s global business activities and expansion with advice on export controls, sanctions and other regulatory matters as relevant.
Be the first point of contact for the business and the legal team for subject matter expertise.
Monitor the regulatory landscape for new or changing export control and sanctions laws.
Help business stakeholders, team members, product managers, and engineers to evaluate the impact of export and sanctions laws on business operations and strategically respond to changes.
Implement, monitor and report on export control and sanctions compliance programs.
Advise on escalations from routine vendor due diligence.
Support with Canva-wide export controls and sanctions legal training and awareness initiatives.
Help us redefine the role of in‑house counsel – build tools and processes for continued growth and success.
What We’re Looking For
Legally qualified (AUS/NZ, UK, EU or US bar admission).
At least 5‑7 years practicing law with some experience in‑house, preferably in a global technology company.
Demonstrated experience providing legal advice on export controls and sanctions regulations to rapidly growing technology companies, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and sanctions regulations promulgated by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).
Experience with the extraterritorial application of US rules and how they interact with other countries’ regulations.
Experience developing, implementing, and updating compliance policies and training programs relating to export controls and sanctions.
Ability to conduct risk assessments and compliance audits related to export controls and sanctions.
Conduct legal due diligence on corporate transactions, such as mergers, acquisitions and investments, to identify and mitigate sanctions and export control risks.
Prior experience working with AI and using it to drive efficiency in your work.
ECoP, CGTLP or similar certifications are a plus.
What’s in it for You At Canva we value fairness and strive to provide competitive, market‑informed compensation while ensuring internal equity within the team in each region. The target salary range for this position is $168,000‑$232,000.
Benefits
An annual Vibe & Thrive allowance to support wellbeing, social connection, office setup & more.
Flexible leave options that empower you to recharge and support you personally.
Other Stuff To Know We celebrate all types of skills and backgrounds at Canva so even if your skills don’t quite match what’s listed above, we still want to hear from you! When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process. Interviews are conducted virtually.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Finance
Industries Software Development
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Canva by 2x.
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