Ashurst Reach Legal Consultant

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Ashurst LLP Full time

About Ashurst:


Ashurst is a leading global law firm with a history spanning more than 200 years, and clear strategy for our future growth.

Our in-depth understanding of our clients and commitment to providing exceptional standards of service have seen us become a trusted adviser to local and global corporates, financial institutions and governments in all areas of commercial law.

In order to comply with regulatory and client requirements, Ashurst will undertake appropriate vetting of staff. When applicants accept a job offer, Ashurst, alongside a specialist provider, will undertake professional verification and background checks. These checks are only undertaken with consent, and in accordance with our legal and regulatory obligations.

Ashurst Reach:


Ashurst Reach is the firm's dedicated flexible legal resourcing platform which provides the firm's clients and Practice Groups within the firm with access to a high quality talent pool of lawyers and paralegals.

We understand that our clients need access to highly qualified lawyers and paralegals, often at short notice and/or for short periods, whether that be to meet internal client demands, backfill leave, provide cover during recruitment or to assist with specialised projects.

We deliver a seamless, fast and trusted solution to these issues.

Ashurst Reach is an integral part of the firm's NewLaw division, Ashurst Advance. Our focus is solving our clients' business problems through optimal efficiency, cost effectiveness and digitally innovative legal service delivery.

The Opportunity:

  • 3 month contract initially (with possibility of further extension)
  • Full time
  • Melbourne
  • This is an opportunity to join our Ashurst Corporate Funds team

Skills and Experience needed:

  • Corporate transactions experience
  • Financial services/wealth management and funds regulation experience
  • Ability to draft and review legal documents and agreements, including investment fund documents
  • Ability to advise clients and prepare formal legal opinions
  • A commercial approach and an ability to negotiate effectively
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Superior and innovative drafting skills
  • Strong attention to detail with well developed analytical skills
  • Ability to hit the ground running, work autonomously and prioritise
  • Ability to be team focused, proactive, positive and have an energetic approach
  • Ability to be a doer and confident being on the tools
  • Business development exposure
  • 5+ years' experience
  • The ability to understand and adapt to the needs of the business
  • A current practising certificate

Why join Ashurst Reach?
Ashurst Reach offers our alumni, clients and other top-tier lawyers and paralegals the flexibility to choose how they work.

Together we realise your professional goals in a flexible and supportive environment, providing you with career ownership and rewarding opportunities both in-house and within the firm.

We work with a pool of talented, Reach Legal Consultants, across a broad range of specialties.

We strive to engage with legal consultants who are technically-savvy and commercially-focused while also being creative and adaptable, thriving in new environments.

There are several benefits of working as a consultant with Ashurst Reach:

  • Flexible career options
  • Receive greater variety, choice and control over how and when you work, balancing career goals and lifestyle.


 Personalised service
  • Collaborate closely with Ashurst Reach to realise your professional goals.


 Toptier support
  • Have the backing of a truly global firm with a reputation for high performance, a wealth of industry experience and a refreshingly open and diverse culture.

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