Senior Advisor, Client Commitments

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 currently have an opportunity available for a Senior Advisor to join our Client Commitments team in our Brisbane, Sydney, or Melbourne office on a full time, permanent basis.

Joining as the Client Commitments - Senior Advisor you will work closely with a number of functions across the firm on all client contract reviews and negotiations with clients. This is a global role involving all client terms queries, it will also involve working to compliance and local regulatory requirements as required.

Some of your main responsibilities will include (but not limited to):

Reviewing and negotiating various contracts drafted by clients (panel terms, outside counsel guidelines, framework agreements, non-disclosure agreements, etc.) to ensure they are aligned with the Firm's strategy, where necessary with the assistance of other functions in the firm. Comment on and discuss with clients any changes to the Firm's standard terms of business and engagement letter. Working collaboratively across legal and business service teams to maintain standards relating to the procedure, efficiency, and communication with respect to client commitments. Ensuring the suitability of solutions to the business and our clients. Additionally, further developing relationships with key stakeholders on a continuous basis.

A full job description, including a detailed breakdown of responsibilities, can be found either below or attached at the bottom of the advertisement on our Ashurst careers page: www.ashurst.com/en/careers

We are interested in hearing from people who have:

Demonstrable legal experience ideally in a global in-house commercial legal capacity. Experience in the review and negotiation of contracts, with particular focus on commercial contracts drafted by clients when they engage law firms and/or standard contracts drafted by law firms for engagement with clients. Problem solving skills and the ability to put an argument across in a clear, articulate way showing sound business acumen. Discrete and professional in handling sensitive, confidential situations and deals. Commitment to supporting the team as a global function and ability to strengthen those connections globally. Strong interpersonal skills, confident and able to liaise effectively at all levels across the firm and offices.

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: [email protected] 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.

• Reviewing contracts
• Client communication
• Collaborating across teams

• ⚖️ Legal experience
• Contract negotiation
• Interpersonal skills
• Problem solving
• Confidentiality
• Global collaboration