The opportunity
to work with other teams within Reward, other local geographies, or even offices around the world - developing your knowledge and skills across multiple disciplines.
The Role:
As our Reward Legal Equity Manager, you’ll:
1. Help clients design and implement equity-based incentive plans, including executive long-term incentive plans, director equity plans, and broad-based employee share plans;
2. Review and draft equity incentive plan documentation;
3. Provide advice on legal and regulatory implications relating to equity plans and broader remuneration matters;
4. Support clients on their annual report disclosures and AGMs, remuneration-related aspects of transactions and IPOs, and CEO/senior executive appointments and terminations;
5. Advise on compliance with the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), ASX listing rules, financial services regulations, and corporate governance requirements with respect to the operation and implementation of equity plans and broader remuneration matters;
6. Manage client projects, and work with boards and senior management;
7. Coach and mentor junior staff.
What we’re looking for
8. Experience gained in a consulting, law firm or professional services organisation;
9. Strong legal advisory and drafting skills, ideally in the area of equity incentive plans;
10. Excellent time and people management capabilities;
11. Ability to build relationships and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
What we can offer you
12. Explore how a career at EY is yours to build at
13. Discover how, when and where you can work at
14. Learn about our commitment to DE&I at
15. Understand how our benefits can support you, including 26 weeks gender neutral paid parental leave
Acknowledgement of Country
EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at
Apply now… we’re over 9,000 perspectives in Australia and we’re ready to welcome yours.
Diversity, equity, and inclusiveness (DE&I) are core to who we are, how we work and how we live our values. We hold a collective commitment to continue to drive an environment where all differences are valued, practices are equitable, and everyone experiences a sense of belonging — where people are inspired to team and lead inclusively in their interactions every day. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all.
We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at. Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.
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Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider.