This is a BD Executive Corporate Transactions & Private Capital role with Ashurst based in Sydney, NSW, AU Ashurst Role Seniority - mid level More about the BD Executive Corporate Transactions & Private Capital role at Ashurst 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 Markets & Growth (M&G) 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 industries, markets and clients. We focus on industry solutions and client experience, driving campaigns, leveraging client insights, and managing strategic initiatives to service our client's needs. This is a key role in the M&G team, responsible for supporting industry collaboration, growth and client engagement. Reporting into the Senior Manager, the individual will work closely with Australian Private Capital stakeholders to support Private Capital strategy across the region, and with Australian Corporate Transactions practice group stakeholders across a range of client initiatives in the Corporate/M&A space. The position requires close collaboration across the Clients, Markets and Growth function to bring a comprehensive "whole of Firm" approach to our clients. There are six core areas of focus for this role: Strategic Planning & Execution, Opportunity Identification & Management, Client Development & Management Industry and Practice Management and CMG Best Practice Leadership. A full job description including a breakdown of responsibilities can be found attached to the role on our careers page https://www.ashurst.com/en/careers/ About you: Tertiary degree and/or experience in marketing and/or business preferred. Previous experience in professional services or comparable / relevant industry sector. High quality of work with strong attention to detail and an ability to think ahead and pre-empt next steps. Commercial awareness and an innovative mind-set for developing and evolving ways of working. Strong interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to build trusting relationships with the partnership and business services. Enthusiastic and proactive. Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage multiple projects and activities. Excellent verbal and written communication with the ability to effectively interact with peers and influence internal clients including senior stakeholders. Ability to synthesise information to identify opportunities and solve complex problems. Strategic thinker with strong focus on execution. Collaborates and is highly effective at working as part of a team. Ability to influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organisation with strong executive presence. We value diverse perspectives at Ashurst, so even if you don't feel you meet all of the requirements, we still encourage you to apply. If you require any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process or in the workplace, please 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. Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Ashurst team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities Supporting industry collaboration Executing strategic initiatives Managing client development Key Strengths Marketing experience Strong interpersonal skills Strategic thinking Commercial awareness ️ Excellent communication skills Project management A Final Note: This is a role with Ashurst not with Hatch.
