Business Development Executive Corporate

**The Opportunity**:
Ashurst's Global Business Development team is located in major cities across EMEA, Asia Pacific and the US. We execute the firm's strategy and drive profitable growth with a specific focus on our chosen practices, sectors and priority clients. We focus on our client experience, driving campaigns, leveraging client insights, and managing strategic initiatives to service our client's needs.

Our Corporate Division is central to the success of the firm and is a leading practice across our network, comprising both Corporate Transactional groups and the Digital Economy.

We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic, proactive and committed Business Development professional to join our global BD&M team, based in Melbourne or Sydney on a full time basis for 14 months for a parental leave cover.

More information including a breakdown of the main responsibilities can be found in the job description attached to the role on our careers site.

**About You**:

- Enthusiastic, 'can-do' and proactive attitude - this is critical to the success of this role
- Self-starter who will identify, take accountability for, and follow through on potential opportunities and initiatives
- Previous experience in a professional services BD environment (1-3+ years' experience), preferably legal
- Collaborative, team-orientated approach with demonstrated experience of going the extra mile
- An innovative mind-set and a passion for developing and evolving the way you, and your colleagues, work
- Positive attitude toward work and a desire to learn and develop your role and skillset
- Excellent verbal and written communication - able to write clearly, concisely and to a high standard, with an excellent grasp of grammar and punctuation and demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to work to tight deadlines and manage multiple projects and activities
- Commercial awareness and ability to bring the client's perspective into the frame
- Ability to effectively interact with peers and internal clients including senior stakeholders - especially under deadline pressure
- Ability to work autonomously when required as well as ability to work within a team and take direction from others
- Ability to switch between detail and the bigger picture
- Strong interpersonal skills with polite, friendly and diplomatic manner

**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.

**COVID-19 Policy**:
Ashurst prioritises the health, safety and wellbeing of its people and others who are involved in our business. Our COVID-19 policy requires people to have received a completed course of a recognised COVID-19 vaccine or obtain an approved exemption in order to attend Ashurst, client or supplier premises. Please ask us if you require more information about our COVID-19 policy.