--- title: Ethena | A People Leader's Guide to Negotiating Your Next Job Offer description: Learn the key contract terms every People leader should negotiate before accepting a new role. From equity to exit plans, this guide helps you negotiate with clarity and confidence. --- [Skip to content](https://info.goethena.com/people-leader-offer-terms-guide#main-content) [![Ethena\_Logo\_Coral 496](https://info.goethena.com/hubfs/Ethena_Logo_Coral%20496.svg "Ethena_Logo_Coral 496")](https://www.goethena.com/) ###### HR Resource # Before You Sign: Offer Terms Guide for People Leaders As a People leader, you’re expected to shape culture, support execs, and handle the tough stuff—your contract should back you up. This guide breaks down what to ask for before taking a new role, from equity and severance to board access and reporting lines. Whether it’s a startup or a public company, you’ll learn how to make smart asks, stay realistic, and protect your ability to lead. Grab the guide and negotiate your next offer with confidence. Download Now × ![HP\_2140\_AZ\_14-1](https://info.goethena.com/hubfs/HP_2140_AZ_14-1.png) ## People Leader Offer Terms Guide This guide breaks down what to ask for before taking your next People role, from equity and severance to board access and reporting lines. Get the guide today. ![Melanie Naranjo - Azure](https://info.goethena.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Melanie%20Naranjo%20-%20Azure.png?width=750&height=750&name=Melanie%20Naranjo%20-%20Azure.png "Melanie Naranjo - Azure") ### Ask for what you actually need 1. The five offer terms every People leader should nail down: pay, equity, scope, perks, and exits 2. What’s fair game to ask for (and what’s not) at startups, growth companies, and public firms 3. Real-world phrases that help you frame your asks like a business partner, not a red flag 4. Tips for negotiating smoother exits if things don’t work out 5. Bonus: How to revisit terms mid-role if your responsibilities grow ![FY2025Q3 - People Leader Offer Terms Cheat Sheet](https://info.goethena.com/hs-fs/hubfs/FY2025Q3%20-%20People%20Leader%20Offer%20Terms%20Cheat%20Sheet.png?width=300&height=388&name=FY2025Q3%20-%20People%20Leader%20Offer%20Terms%20Cheat%20Sheet.png "FY2025Q3 - People Leader Offer Terms Cheat Sheet") ### Get the offer you deserve This guide makes it easier to ask for what you need—and say yes when the offer’s right. Download the guide now and negotiate with confidence. Get the Guide × ![HP\_2140\_AZ\_14-1](https://info.goethena.com/hubfs/HP_2140_AZ_14-1.png) ## People Leader Offer Terms Guide This guide breaks down what to ask for before taking your next People role, from equity and severance to board access and reporting lines. Get the guide today. ![Ethena\_Logo\_Coral 496](https://info.goethena.com/hubfs/Ethena_Logo_Coral%20496.svg "Ethena_Logo_Coral 496") 33 Nassau Ave, Second Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11222 Copyright © 2026, Ethena [Privacy policy](https://www.goethena.com/legal/privacy-policy/)