Senior Commercial Counsel

Canva

London, United Kingdom
Not specified; not specified; not specified
On-site
8+ years in-house legal experience
Qualified to practice law in emea jurisdiction
Experience with enterprise saas transactions
Canva is seeking a business-minded lawyer to join its Commercial Legal team and help close deals at pace across the EMEA region

Job Summary

  • Canva is seeking a business-minded lawyer to join its Commercial Legal team and help close deals at pace across the EMEA region.
  • The role involves reviewing, drafting, and negotiating high volumes of commercial agreements for enterprise, government, and strategic partners.
  • Candidates must be comfortable embracing AI tools and workflows to work smarter while navigating complex regulatory landscapes.

Matching Summary

Canva is seeking a business-minded lawyer to join its Commercial Legal team and help close deals at pace across the EMEA region.

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years in-house legal experience
  • Qualified to practice law in EMEA jurisdiction
  • Experience with enterprise SaaS transactions
  • Negotiating commercial agreements and DPAs
  • Knowledge of AI regulations and data privacy

Nice-to-have

  • Experience using Ironclad or DocuSign tools
  • Interest in applying GenAI to legal workflows
  • Fluency in German or French languages
  • Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work in cross-functional distributed teams

Key Requirements

  • Qualified to practice law in UK or EU member state
  • Minimum 8 years of in-house experience
  • Primary experience at a SaaS or fast-growth tech company

Work Rights

Must have right to work in the UK or relevant EMEA jurisdiction

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