Business Development Executive, Advance

10 hours ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Ashurst Full time $100,000 - $150,000 per year

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
We are seeking a
Business Development Executive
to support our Ashurst Advance division. This role is central to driving Ashurst's vision of "Outpacing Change" by transforming the delivery of legal services through innovative technology and client solutions.

As the
Business Development Executive
, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the growth and expansion of Ashurst Advance. You will be responsible for supporting strategic initiatives and pursuits to enhance our market presence.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

  • Support Go-to-Market Initiatives: Assist in the delivery of business development activities for Ashurst Advance - supporting role in voice of client deliverables and promoting value proposition externally.
  • AI & Technology Exposure: Support the integration and promotion of AI tools, automation and data analytics in business development activities.
  • Pursuits: Support Ashurst Advance bids, maintain content library for Ashurst Advance products, work with key stakeholders to prepare research and client or market analysis
  • Client Engagement: Support client listening and help identify opportunities to apply Ashurst Advance solutions to client challenges.

A full job description including a breakdown of responsibilities can be found attached to the role on our careers page

We are interested in hearing from people who have:

  • Prior experience in business development (approx. 3-5 years), with a focus on professional services, NewLaw experience will be highly regarded.
  • Experience with or interest in AI tools, automation or data analytics and their application to legal services.
  • Excellent project management and problem-solving abilities.
  • Tertiary qualifications in Business, Marketing or a related field
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across internal networks and anticipate stakeholder needs.

If you require any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process or in the workplace, please contact: 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.



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