Ashurst Reach Legal Consultant – Senior Commercial Lawyer – Melbourne

at  Ashurst LLP

ABOUT ASHURST:

Ashurst is a leading global law firm with a history spanning more than 200 years, and clear strategy for our future growth. Our in-depth understanding of our clients and commitment to providing exceptional 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.
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.
Ashurst Reach:
Ashurst Reach is the firm’s dedicated flexible legal resourcing platform which provides the firm’s clients and Practice Groups within the firm with access to a high quality talent pool of lawyers and paralegals. We understand that our clients need access to highly qualified lawyers and paralegals, often at short notice and/or for short periods, whether that be to meet internal client demands, backfill leave, provide cover during recruitment or to assist with specialised projects. We deliver a seamless, fast and trusted solution to these issues.
Ashurst Reach is an integral part of the firm’s NewLaw division, Ashurst Advance. Our focus is solving our clients’ business problems through optimal efficiency, cost effectiveness and digitally innovative legal service delivery.

The Opportunity:

• 3 month contract (with possibility of extension)
• Full time
• Melbourne
• This is an opportunity to join an organisation in the transport sector
• Build your portfolio legal career with this well-known and highly regarded team

Skills and Experience needed:

• Broad commercial/corporate experience gained through working in an in-house environment
• Ability to draft and negotiate complex agreements, and work with a busy and high performing business
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work autonomously and prioritise
• Ability to be “on the tools” and get involved with various matters across the business
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience
• The ability to understand and adapt to the needs of the business
• A current practising certificate

Please refer the Job description for details