Join the team redefining how the world experiences design.Thanks for stopping by. We know job hunting can be a little time consuming and you're probably keen to find out what's on offer, so we'll get straight to the point.Where and how you can workOur flagship campus is in Sydney. We also have a campus in Melbourne and co-working spaces in Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide. Due to some parts of this role needing to handle physical documents, this position requires someone to be able to attend the Sydney office on a regular basis.What you'd be doing in this roleCanva is looking for a Patent Administration Assistant to be part of our highly motivated, tight-knit, and collaborative global legal team. This role will be part of the Intellectual Property Legal team and will play a vital role in contributing to the fast, challenging, and rewarding work we do in our team.The role will provide administration support to the Intellectual Property team, ensuring they are set up to work efficiently and effectively. We're looking for someone who has a passion for IP and is willing to roll their sleeves up and get stuff done.At the moment, this role is focused on patent administration as the majority of the role, with some general admin as well. For example;Providing database management support for our patent and design portfoliosMonitoring submission of invention ideasAssisting the team with tracking & managing deadlines and renewalsManaging information and meeting requests from outside counselCollecting inventor information and arranging for execution of assignment deeds, declarations, and powers of attorneySupporting the team to prepare patent-related presentations e.g. portfolio updatesFile and document management: Assisting the team with file management, coordinating electronic signatures, proofreading documents, and updating the team's internal resource pagesGeneral operational and billing support: Helping to triage Legal help desk queries and with the management of e-billing software, including liaising with external counsel on invoice requirements.Internal and external meeting preparation, mail support, and helping to organise team activities, such as organising travel arrangements and trip itineraries, for team celebrations and off-sites.You're probably a match if;You have experience in patent and/or trade mark administration gained from a law/IP firm or in-house roleYou're proactive with a bias for action and getting things doneYou have excellent communication skills and high emotional intelligenceYou're a quick learner who is comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environmentYou are tech-savvy and have experience with tools like Canva, Jira, Slack, and G-SuiteYou love to problem solve, you can spot an inefficient process a mile away and are always looking for ways to improve a team's ways of workingYou're a natural collaborator who thrives on bringing people together and loves to be the glue to the team, bringing positivity and enthusiasm to all parts of the roleYou're looking for a role to gain exposure to interesting legal work and contribute to Canva's growing global IP portfolioAbout the teamAt Canva, we're setting crazy big goals and making them happen to help our 190+ million monthly active users create beautiful designs.With big goals come big ideas. And our Legal team is there every step of the way - ideating, providing strategic legal advice, and collaborating with Canvanauts across the globe to bring our ideas to life.That's why when you join our Legal team, you'll work on matters that matter. In this role, you'll learn from working as part of a close-knit, specialist IP Legal team, predominantly based in Sydney, who love sharing knowledge and improving our craft together. You'll work with a collaborative and international Legal team, with team members based in Australia, Manila, Beijing, San Francisco, Austin, and London, and you'll grow as part of a truly global team who care deeply about the work they do and the impact we have on Canva and our users.What's in it for you?Achieving our crazy big goals motivates us to work hard - and we do - but you'll experience lots of moments of magic, connectivity, and fun woven throughout life at Canva, too. We also offer a range of benefits to set you up for every success in and outside of work.Here's a taste of what's on offer:Equity packages - we want our success to be yours tooInclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carersAn annual Vibe & Thrive allowance to support your wellbeing, social connection, office setup & moreFlexible leave options that empower you to be a force for good, take time to recharge, and support you personallyCheck out lifeatcanva.com for more info.Other stuff to knowWe make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills, and passion, as well as how you can enhance Canva and our culture. When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.We celebrate all types of skills and backgrounds at Canva, so even if you don't feel like your skills quite match what's listed above - we still want to hear from you!Please note that interviews are conducted virtually.
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