Business Development - Senior Executive

Ashurst is seeking a Senior Executive for Business Development in Melbourne or Sydney to support their NewLaw division, Ashurst Advance. The role focuses on enhancing market presence through innovative legal service delivery and client engagement. Candidates should have a degree in Business or Marketing, experience in law firm business development, and strong project management skills. The position offers flexible working and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Description

The Opportunity:

We have an opportunity available for a Business Development Senior Executive to join our Clients, Markets & Growth team to provide support to our NewLaw division, Ashurst Advance. This opportunity can be based out of either our Sydney or Melbourne offices.

This role is central to driving Ashurst's vision of "Outpacing Change" by transforming the delivery of legal services through innovative technology and NewLaw solutions. You will play a pivotal role in supporting the growth and expansion the Ashurst Advance division and you will be responsible for supporting strategic initiatives and pursuits to enhance the firms market presence.

This is a fantastic opportunity where you will be able to support on client engagement both in the market and within Ashurst and you will work globally across client facing teams, business development and marketing colleagues to support an integrated client-centric Go to Market strategy that drives growth and recognition.

To read more about the main responsibilities please review a copy of the job description, this is attached to the role on our careers site.

About you:

The successful candidate will have;
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field
• Experience in business development within a law firm environment
• Strong understanding of the professional services industry and market dynamics.
• Strong commercial acumen, with developing understanding of BD economics, sales cycles, and methodologies.
• Excellent project management capabilities and proactive problem-solving abilities.

What makes Ashurst a great place to work?

We offer you all the things you should expect from an international law firm, some of which include:
• competitive remuneration with the flexibility to reward high performance;
• flexible working;
• complimentary gym memberships;
• corporate health plans;
• a global professional development offering for all employees; and
• an industry-leading programme that celebrates diversity and inclusion.

We are committed to delivering positive impacts to our communities through our Social Impact programme, with a strong emphasis on working with First Nations people through our pro bono practice.

We aim to recruit, retain and promote the best people from the widest possible talent pools. We are committed to offering a safe and welcoming environment for all employees to ensure they are supported to work at their best.

Beyond this, what sets Ashurst apart from others is our global strength, our drive to innovate and collaborate, and our commitment to excellence. It is these values that make Ashurst a unique place to work.