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Legal Analyst

Ashurst Advance Team, Glasgow

About Ashurst

Ashurst is a leading progressive global law firm with a rich history spanning more than 200 years. Taking pride in our history, we are now future-focused, having expanded into new technologies and ways of working through our NewLaw division, Ashurst Advance, and our consulting arm. Our in-depth understanding of our clients and commitment to providing excellent standards of service have seen us become a trusted adviser to local and global corporates, financial institutions and governments in all areas of commercial law. To find out more please visit www.ashurst.com

Team overview

Ashurst Advance partners with Ashurst's legal and consulting experts to deliver innovative, holistic and commercial solutions to our clients, enhanced by our capabilities across advanced delivery, legal managed services, digital solutions, legal operations and flexible resourcing. Our market leading offering has been globally recognised including:

• Band 1 ranking for Law Firm LPO, Alternative Legal Service Providers (Chambers Global, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024)
• Most Innovative Law Firm - APAC & Europe (Financial Times Innovative Law Awards, 2022)
• Innovation in Multidisciplinary Teams (Financial Times Innovative Lawyer Awards 2022)
• Best Client Service Innovation (The Lawyer Awards 2021)

To find out more please visit https://www.ashurst.com/en/what-we-do/services/ashurst-advance/

Job overview

The legal services market has and continues to undergo fundamental change driven by:

• Regulation - which means new entrants are joining the legal services market;
• Technology - is increasingly impacting the way in which services are delivered, driving greater efficiency;
• Client expectations - expect their law firms to deliver more value.

The traditional model for delivering legal services is therefore being redefined. Our clients want us to take responsibility for efficient sourcing of legal services without compromising on quality. We also want to maximise operational efficiency and remain competitive and innovative.

In response to these challenges, Ashurst established a new office in Glasgow in 2013 to deliver innovative, market-leading legal services and solutions, consistent with Ashurst's status as a global elite firm. The success of that office led to further openings in Brisbane, Australia, and, most recently in February 2024, Krakow, Poland - our Global Delivery Centres.

The flow of interesting and challenging work in to these Global Delivery Centres is increasing and we are seeking new Legal Analysts to join our Delivery Legal team in Glasgow. The team, now over 50 strong, comprises qualified lawyers and experienced analysts (from entry level to Senior Manager). They have an extremely flexible skill-set and have been trained across several different areas of work. It offers a great grounding in NewLaw with a variety of pathways, including, but not limited to, traditional practice.

Main Tasks

The role will provide exposure to quality commercial legal work and exciting developments within the NewLaw space. You will be undertaking work from, and be involved in creating services and solutions for, Ashurst's global divisions and practices, which include Corporate, Finance, Funds & Restructuring, Projects & Real Estate, and Strategic Advisory.

You will be part of a collaborative team environment, reporting directly to a line manager in the office, and will assist with document review, due diligence, drafting of legal documents and reports, and a range of associated tasks in connection with:

• Transactional Support - such as company search reports, transaction management (with and without technology), execution support, security registration and post completion activities
• Trial and Hearing Preparation - involving tasks such as supporting evidence preparation, transcript reviews and indexing documents
• Document Review and Production - covering small to large scale client projects
• Data and Document Management - both electronic and hard copy involving tasks such as setting up and managing deal and data rooms, establishing filing standards and billing

Responsibilities may also include:

• Daily management of clients' projects
• Co-ordinating local counsel input into projects
• Setting up, monitoring and updating project plans
• Undertaking research projects
• Assisting with day to day file management, client reporting and billing
• Risk and Control: Ensure that all activities and duties are carried out in full compliance with our regulatory requires and internal policies

The list above is not exhaustive, and the tasks undertaken by the Legal Analyst team will grow and develop as business need requires.

Essential skills and experience

• LL.B (or equivalent law degree). It is not essential to have completed the Diploma in Legal Practice or LPC
• Enthusiasm for evolving legal landscape and a desire to develop knowledge/expertise in the NewLaw space
• Excellent organisational skills
• Collaborative worker and strong team player
• Positive and willing attitude to work
• Excellent attention to detail
• Resilient with the ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Confident and professional manner
• High levels of IT skills and competence
• Enthusiasm for innovation and continuous improvement
• Flexible approach to working hours and a willingness to go above and beyond when required

Training and Support

You will be provided with training via the Learning Pathways plus mentoring and coaching to enable you to attain the required technical skills and to develop your expertise further into a range of areas of commercial law.

Hours of work

Monday to Friday, core hours are 9:00am - 17:30pm, however some out of hours & on call work may apply (flexibility required).

We are an agile working team, with a working pattern of 3 days office-based working, 2 days home-based working.

Background checks

In order to comply with regulatory and client requirements, Ashurst will undertake appropriate vetting of staff. When applicants accept a job offer, Ashurst, alongside a specialist provider, will undertake professional verification and background checks. These checks are only undertaken with consent, and in accordance with our legal and regulatory obligations.

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