Lawyer – Corporate law - Reward and Employee share plans

The opportunity

As one of our market-leading Reward team’s legal advisers you’ll work alongside our executive remuneration, total reward, transaction and tax specialists on employee equity plan and remuneration related legal and governance projects.  We advise major ASX-listed groups as well as early-stage businesses and established private companies on all aspects of employee and executive reward.

This is a hybrid position based in either Naarm – Melbourne or Warrang – Sydney. Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours. Please speak with us about potential options.

Your key responsibilities

• Helping clients design and successfully implement equity-based incentive plans, drafting plan documents and providing legal / regulatory advice
• Supporting on a range of legal and governance ‘head office’ advice including AGMs, executive appointments and terminations, and Corporations Act / Listing Rule compliance
• Supporting junior members of the team develop their legal expertise.

Skills and attributes for success

• Experience gained in a consulting, law firm or other professional services organisation
• Strong legal advisory and drafting skills, ideally with some experience in the area of corporate law, governance and employee equity plans
• Excellent time and people management capabilities.

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. We’re proud to be recognised as the #1 WORK180 Endorsed Employer in the Top 101 Employers for Women 2026. Learn more.

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences ey.com/au/careerdevelopment
• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.

• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including up to 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/au/benefits    

• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

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 ey.com/en_au/careers/indigenous

Diversity, equity, and inclusiveness (DE&I) are core to who we are, how we work and how we live our values. 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 [email protected] or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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