Careers

The Opportunity:

Ashurst is a leading global law firm with a history spanning 200 years and a vision to be the most progressive global law firm.

We have an opportunity for an experienced leader to join our Global Infrastructure team as IT Infrastructure Manager APAC at an exciting time of significant transformation.

Reporting to the Head of Global Infrastructure, this role will see you leading the APAC based IT Infrastructure team and working closely with the UK based team to provide seamless support and services to our user community. Your exceptional leadership and team management skills will ensure you effectively collaborate with various teams and stakeholders, driving improvements in service delivery and operational efficiency.

Key duties will include:

• Manage the Australian based team and work closely with the IT Infrastructure Manager in the UK to provide seamless support and services across regions and time zones.
• Ensuring the reliability, security and efficiency of IT systems and infrastructure
• Supporting BAU maintenance activities including planning and execution of global infrastructure upgrades
• Collaborating with senior management to develop and implement infrastructure strategies to support business objectives
• Monitor infrastructure performance and service levels, implementing improvements as needed
• Manage relationships with external vendors and service providers to ensure quality and value for money

For more detail on the role and what we are looking for please review the job description attached to the role on our careers site.

About you:

The successful candidate will have the following skills and experience:

• Previous experience in an infrastructure leadership role, preferably in a global firm in legal, financial or professional services
• Proven track record of successful project delivery and leading large scale infrastructure transformations
• Exceptional leadership skills, with demonstrated ability to lead autonomously, make decisions and influence key stakeholders
• Experience in an agile environment
• Flexibility, with the ability to work outside of the standard 9-5 hours for cross over with the UK working day on a regular basis

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.