Job description

Requisition ID:  679982

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. 

The opportunity

We are looking for a Manager to join our Entity Compliance and Governance team (Company Secretarial) in our Sydney or Melbourne office. This is a rare opportunity to build on your professional and personal development in a supportive and friendly working environment. 

We are at a time when business is more regulated than ever.  And with the pressure to do more with less, legal functions are seeking new ways to show their value.  One that weaves the legal function into the business as a whole, connecting the right people in the right places with the best technology and the entire business process. With the many investments we are making in Ernst & Young’s (EY) Law practice, the expanded practice of EY Law is well positioned to be the global leader in providing legal services to our clients, combining the practice of law in over 80 countries globally outside the US, with the business of law offerings throughout the US and globally. We can help clients solve business problems, not just legal ones - helping spot potential risk, uncover value drivers and generate cost savings on a truly global scale. Bringing all the resources to the legal function– legal advisory, legal function consulting, managed services and technology– into one borderless ecosystem, allowing for constant evolution from every angle, we can provide solutions for today while customizing strategies for the future. 

Your key responsibilities

Provide technical expertise, compliance services and advice to a range of private, public listed and non–listed clients, ensuring that services are delivered to a high standard, on time, and within our commercial operating model.

Develop and manage key client relationships and provide a full range of advisory services including technical support, board support and governance and best practice advice.

Manage internal relationships at EY and develop a strong profile in the Sydney or Melbourne office.    

Manage a team of junior staff, providing ongoing technical guidance and contributing to team training sessions.

Contributing to business development activities, with support and guidance from Senior Management, including attending meetings with potential clients and preparing proposals.

Skills and attributes for success

To qualify for the role you must have

Tertiary qualifications with a legal, business or other relevant qualification, such as the Graduate Diploma in Applied Corporate Governance.

Minimum 4-5 years experience providing Corporate Secretarial services either in-house or in a legal firm/professional services / consulting organisation with atleast 1 year experience supporting and managing a junior team.

Strong commercial awareness and experience in working as part of a team, with the ability to build effective internal and external relationships.

Experience in providing transactional corporate secretarial support and board support including attending and minuting meetings, drafting board resolutions, registering new companies, branch offices and an understanding of the issues and requirements in respect of the same.

Experience using Diligent/Blueprint Oneworld, CAS360, GEMS or similar corporate secretarial database and technology platforms.

Exceptional attention to detail, organisational and time management skills to prioritise competing deadlines, a strong work ethic and exceptional interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

Ideally, you’ll also have

Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

Experience of client relationship management and/or timesheet entry systems (desirable)

Business development experience.

What we offer

Success as defined by you We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.

Continuous learning personalised career development including coaching, experiences and formal learning so you’ll develop the mindset and skills you’ll need to thrive in the future.

Diverse and inclusive culture You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

At EY, you’ll be rewarded and recognised based on your performance and our comprehensive benefits package can be tailored to your individual needs.

We hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued and respected, practices are equitable and everyone experiences a sense of belonging. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process in order to equitably participate, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application via contactrecruitment@au.ey.com or  phone +61 3 8650 7788 (option 4).

We understand the importance of social distancing at this time so our recruitment and onboarding process may be managed virtually so we can continue to prioritise the safety and wellbeing of EY people, clients, guests and the broader public.  

The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.

The preferred applicant will be subject to employment screening by EY or by their external third party provider. Regarding this role, the minimum salary is $145,000 including 10% superannuation

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