Legal Counsel

Beijing, Beijing, cn February 25, 2026 Full Time Smartrecruiters

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.

What we're looking for

Legally qualified to practice law in the People’s Republic of China, with 7–10+ years of legal experience, including in-house experience in fast-paced, tech-driven environments.
Deep knowledge of China’s regulatory landscape, particularly in generative AI compliance and governance.
Proven ability to proactively manage regulator relationships and confidently represent the company in formal and informal engagements.
Collaborative, pragmatic, and business-oriented legal professional with a strong interest in supporting company growth.
Ability to bring clarity to complex issues and simplify compliance requirements without compromising standards.
Experience working closely with engineers, product managers, and marketing teams, with an AI-native mindset toward technology, risk assessment, and innovation enablement.
Strong risk awareness with balanced and practical judgment.
Comfortable collaborating across time zones and working in global teams.
Creative, curious, and highly self-motivated.

What you will learn and develop at Canva

Gain deep experience shaping legal strategy for cutting-edge generative AI products in China.
Build trusted relationships with regulators and learn to navigate regulatory change from the front line.
Develop as a product-oriented legal partner embedded in AI, engineering, and growth teams.
Collaborate globally with peers across privacy, IP, policy, and commercial to co-create scalable legal systems
Help pioneer Canva’s vision for an AI-native legal function, where law, tech, and product thinking evolve together.

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Before applying, use Canva's product extensively and form genuine, specific opinions — interviewers will ask about your experience with the platform, and authentic product knowledge is a differentiator that's impossible to fake in conversation
Map your resume and interview stories directly to Canva's six values (Be a Force for Good, Empower Others, Pursue Excellence, Be a Good Human, Make Complex Things Simple, Set Crazy Big Goals) — prepare at least two STAR-method examples for each value before your first interview

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