Careers

The Opportunity:

Our internal talent acquisition team is dedicated to finding the best people for the firm and providing top-tier service to our stakeholders. With 7 talent acquisition specialists based across Sydney and Brisbane we manage the end-to-end recruitment of all legal, risk advisory, business support and partner roles on a national basis.

We're a close-knit, fun team with a national and international presence, a strong track-record and rapport within the firm, and a keen interest in trivia.

As a member of the team, the Consultant will work with senior stakeholders and the wider People and Culture team to ensure Ashurst has access to high performing diverse talent pools along with an effective employer brand and an efficient assessment and selection processes.

The Consultant will manage the end-to-end talent acquisition process for legal roles in all Australian offices where specialist talent acquisition expertise is required.

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

About You:

• Proven in-house or agency end-to-end talent acquisition experience within the legal sector - minimum 3 years' experience
• Advanced interviewing skills with experience of interviewing candidates from a legal background
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with hiring managers across different time zones
• Strong people, partnership, relationship management and consulting skills
• Ability to think outside the box and adopt new search methodologies for analysing and assessing talent
• Experience of utilising social media tools to develop employer brand and candidate sourcing techniques
• Proven ability to develop rapport and relationships with candidates to best serve and promote the firm's brand
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to stay focussed and prioritise workload in a fast-paced environment

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.