Careers

The Opportunity:

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Pursuit Executive to join our global team in Brisbane on a permanent basis. Our Global Pursuit Team are enthusiastic and passionate professionals unified by a common goal: to ensure that we create a centre of excellence for strategic pursuits that focuses on generating profitable business for the firm.

In this role you will be supporting our Pursuit Managers in delivering complex and strategic panel and project bids as well as providing support to partners on medium complexity opportunities, leading the pursuit process and ensuring internal processes are followed. As part of our commitment to driving bid excellence and supporting your professional development we will create opportunities for mentoring, shadowing, and working with senior team members. Ashurst is a corporate member of APMP and provides opportunitiesto obtain industry recognised certification.

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/

Our ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:

• 2+ years' experience in pursuit, bid or business development role in legal, professional services or other relevant environments
• Demonstrated capability in bid delivery including stakeholder engagement and project management skills
• Strong communication skills with experience of collaborating with key stakeholders to deliver client requirements
• Ability to write clear and succinct client-facing content
• Strong attention to detail and motivation for learning/self development
• Competent user of the Microsoft Office suite including advanced Word and PowerPoint skills

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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