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Description

Ashurst is a leading global law firm with a determination to go beyond the ordinary by outpacing change. We have a community of 4800+ people across over 30 offices globally and are a trusted adviser to top corporates, financial institutions and governments. What sets us apart is our ambition for our people and our clients.

Description

Ashurst is a leading global law firm with a determination to go beyond the ordinary by outpacing change. We have a community of 4800+ people across over 30 offices globally and are a trusted adviser to top corporates, financial institutions and governments. What sets us apart is our ambition for our people and our clients.

What makes Ashurst a great place to work?

• Flexible work options
• Market leading parental leave of 26 weeks paid leave irrespective of gender
• Health and wellbeing benefits, gym membership and corporate health plans
• Genuine opportunities to grow your career through secondments or global opportunities,
• Extensive Learning & Development opportunities including tailored professional development for all employees, coaching, mentoring and study support for further education.
• We have a strong commitment to social impact, demonstrated by our extensive volunteering and pro-bono opportunities, as well as our award-winning social inclusion and mobility programs.
• We are committed to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
  
  

The Opportunity

Ashurst's major projects, transport and infrastructure team ensures the successful delivery of projects by providing timely, innovative and commercially astute legal solutions. The team brings together a wide range of legal experts with extensive experience in infrastructure-related transactions.

Ashurst is continuing to invest heavily in our Projects and Energy Transition team as part of our ambitious 2027 strategy. To that end, we are excited to be expanding our team and are looking for bright minds to grow, strengthen and diversify our major projects team.

In this role, you will work closely with our major projects Partners including Krista Payne, Julie Ma, Angus Foley and Adam Skibsted, as well as with our broader Projects and Energy Transition teams in Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth. You will be involved in a wide range of matters related to the procurement, development, and delivery of major construction and infrastructure projects.

You will be joining a firm known for its excellence in major construction and infrastructure projects, market-leading team, top-notch clients and leading industry Partners.

A full job description including a breakdown of responsibilities can be found attached to the role on our careers page http://careers.ashurst.com/

About You

Our ideal candidate will have:

• 2 years or more post admission experience in a projects, infrastructure or construction practice area, gained within a reputable firm;
• A desire to be part of an environment where you can work as part of a team to service clients, and contribute to culture and the overall success of the practice;
• Passionate about the sectors that we work in and seeing city-shaping projects come to life;
• Exceptional ability to build meaningful and long-lasting relationships with colleagues and clients;
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Advanced drafting skills; and
• A commercial approach while remaining legally appropriate having regard to all broader circumstances.
  
  

For more information or if you require any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process or in the workplace, we encourage you to contact: globalresourcing@ashurst.com for a confidential conversation.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly to Ashurst. We prefer to talk with you personally and are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies.Seniority level

• Seniority levelNot Applicable

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionLegal
• IndustriesLegal Services

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