Practice Executive

4 weeks ago

Sydney, Australia Ashurst Full time

Job Title Practice Executive Location Sydney Description

The Opportunity:

We currently have an exciting opportunity available for a Practice Executive to join our team in Sydney on a full-time permanent basis.

This role is supporting Partners in our Risk Advisory division. Ashurst Risk Advisory was created to respond to client demand and is designed to provide risk expertise that complement the firm's core legal services.

As a Practice Executive in our Risk Advisory team you will provide high level, proactive business support to the Partners and you will ensure the support services to Risk Advisory staff are delivered by the most appropriate staff or team, you will work closely with our dedicated hub of Team Assistants and Team Executives who are responsible for managing all business as usual administrative tasks.

Risk Advisory are a dynamic team meaning the work they do on a day-to-day basis is diverse and varied. As a pivotal member of the team some of your of your main responsibilities will be;

  • Complex calendar/outlook management including coordinating and facilitating meetings, events and schedules on behalf of key members of the team
  • Arranging travel and accommodation and resource requirements, and preparation of relevant documents
  • Monthly client billing management, manage, track and coordinate the review of work in progress and matter billings with the relevant directors
  • Providing support on client campaigns, events and presentations

More information can be found in the job description attached to the role on our careers site.

Essential skills & experience:

  • Experience with extensive calendar and outlook management.
  • Experience with complex travel requirements.
  • High degree of initiative, pro-activity and problem solving skills, with a willingness to take ownership for the completion of tasks/projects and deliver innovative solutions to improve systems or work practices.
  • Commercial acumen, with the ability to understand the commercial drivers of a risk consulting practice, interpret data and apply client knowledge when supporting partners with practice management.
  • A client focused approach including the ability to grow a network of professional relationships with counterparts in client organisations as well as with internal stakeholders and colleagues around the firm.
  • Excellent organisational skills with an ability to juggle conflicting priorities.
  • Strong written communication skills and keen attention to detail, with the ability to draft correspondence, presentations, pitch documents and slide packs quickly and accurately.

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.

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