Careers

About Ashurst Advance:

Ashurst Advance is Ashurst's NewLaw division that utilises market-leading technology, refined processes, and subject matter expertise in a wide array of technology-enabled legal and eDiscovery services that works alongside Ashurst's legal experts to solve our clients' business problems through optimal efficiency, cost effectiveness and digitally innovative legal service delivery. Our market leading offering has been globally recognised including:

• Band 1 ranking for Law Firm LPO, Alternative Legal Service Providers (Chambers Global, 2021, 2022 and 2023), the only Law Firm in Australia to have this ranking
• Most Innovative Law Firm, APAC & Europe (FT Innovative Lawyer Awards 2023)
• Most Innovative Firm Headquartered outside Asia-Pacific (Financial Times APAC Innovative Law Awards, 2022 and 2024)

To find out more please visit www.ashurst.com/innovation/ashurst-advance/

The future of legal services is at the centre of the firm's strategy and we want to attract the best talent to help us achieve our objectives and grow our unique offering. By joining us you will be at the forefront of change in the legal industry and part of a team devoted to innovation, global collaboration, diversity, and growth.

About the role:

Ashurst Advance eDiscovery and Digital Services provides dynamic solutions to our clients' focusing on three key areas of legal service delivery: people, process and technology. Our technologists bring together a combination of market leading data interrogation and review technology platforms that are industry leading and bring AI capabilities to the forefront of our clients and legal teams.

Wherever possible, we adopt a 'follow-the-sun' approach to resourcing - ensuring matters and projects are supported across our Australian and UK offices.

As a result of ongoing growth in the team and a new agenda of service expansion we are looking to hire an eDiscovery Manager in Sydney or Perth. You will be part of a national team providing cutting edge eDiscovery services to our clients and internal practice groups.

This role demands a proactive, solutions-oriented individual with a strong background in eDiscovery, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to a broad range of stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will be adept at managing multiple priorities, driving innovation, and upholding the highest standards of data security and quality assurance.

For a detailed breakdown of the main responsibilities please review the job description attached to the role on our careers site.

About you:

• Minimum of 8 years eDiscovery experience, working in a professional services firm, law firm or government agency.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot technical and non-technical issues that arise during a project, and assist in implementing simplistic and repeatable solutions.
• Excellent understanding of the legal framework of eDiscovery including exchange protocols and best practices across the full EDRM model.
• Proven record in using advanced eDiscovery tools, such as Continuous Active Learning, concept clustering, and search term analysis.
• Ability to oversee and support multiple eDiscovery matters, managing priorities and identifying efficient workflows.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast paced, solutions focused environment with strict deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, specifically the ability communicate technical solutions to a non-technical audience in a clear and concise manner.
• An acute attention to detail, and ability to develop quality assurance practices into all facets of work.
• Experience leading teams and coaching junior colleagues.
• Ability to assess, prioritise and where appropriate delegate requests.
• Proficient with multiple platforms such as Nuix Discover, Relativity and Reveal.
• Understands eDiscovery workflow practices across different jurisdictions is favourable.
• Flexibility and willingness to undertake additional work outside of core hours and/or interstate travel when required.
• Tertiary qualifications in either Law, Computer Science, Commerce, or software engineering.

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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