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the Team Canva’s Legal Team is on a mission: to help Canva become the world’s most trusted platform. We are the China Legal team under Canva CJKI Group, and sit in Group Brands Pod, Privacy & Product Legal, supporting the rapidly growing business of Canva.cn. We work closely with cross-functional partners to enable compliant, responsible, and scalable operations, while helping the business move fast with confidence. Our work (together with subject matter experts from across the broader Legal Team) spans product & privacy, regulatory compliance, IP, commercial, public policy and government affairs, corporate and employment.
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the Role This is a unique opportunity to join the exciting Canva legal team in China. As Legal Counsel for Canva China, you’ll be a key legal partner across some of our most impactful and high-visibility areas, including generative AI, internal governance, and growth & marketing. You’ll advise cross-functional teams on local laws and enforcement risks, lead the design of scalable legal policies, and help Canva.cn navigate complex regulatory framework with clarity and confidence. You will work closely with China legal counsels and other members of the global legal team. Job Description What you’ll do (
responsibilities) Lead legal strategy for generative AI products, including driving design reviews, advising on risk mitigation, and embedding legal input into product planning and delivery cycles. Own and manage China-specific AI-related regulatory filings, such as algorithm disclosures, LLM registrations, and required documentation under emerging AI governance frameworks. Build and maintain trusted relationships with regulators, representing Canva.cn in inquiries, consultations, and ongoing engagements. Monitor and assess China’s evolving legal and enforcement landscape, and translate developments into clear, actionable guidance for internal teams. Advise on AI-related provisions in commercial contracts, platform terms, and user-facing legal documents. Develop and implement internal legal policies and training programs tailored to Canva’s China business, equipping teams with practical guidance to navigate legal and regulatory risks. Shape growth and marketing strategies for Canva.cn, providing legal input on campaigns, partnerships, content, and public messaging with a regulatory and reputational lens. Promote AI-native legal practices within Canva China by identifying opportunities to automate legal workflows, and enhance internal tooling. Collaborate with global Legal team peers across product & privacy, IP, commercial, and public policy to ensure alignment, shared insight, and consistent implementation across the Canva Group.