Ashurst is a leading global law firm with a determination to go beyond the ordinary by outpacing change. We have a community of 4800+ people across over 30 offices globally and are a trusted adviser to top corporates, financial institutions and governments. What sets us apart is our ambition for our people and our clients.
What makes Ashurst a great place to work?
* Flexible work options
* Market leading parental leave of 26 weeks paid leave irrespective of gender
* Health and wellbeing benefits, gym membership and corporate health plans
* Genuine opportunities to grow your career through secondments or global opportunities
* Extensive Learning & Development opportunities including tailored professional development for all employees, coaching, mentoring and study support for further education
* We have a strong commitment to social impact, demonstrated by our extensive volunteering and pro-bono opportunities, as well as our award-winning social inclusion and mobility programs
* We are committed to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
The Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Research Specialist to join as a vitally important part of the global Research & Business Intelligence team at Ashurst and deliver a core service to our internal people.
The Research Specialist will use a range of research resources to provide in-depth and solution-focused legal and company research to legal and business services teams within Ashurst's offices in the UK, EMEA, US and Asia Pacific regions.
This role can be based in our Brisbane, Melbourne or Sydney office.
A full job description including a breakdown of responsibilities can be found attached to the role on our careers page
We are interested in hearing from people who have:
* Demonstrated research skills, with at least 4 years' experience in a legal or professional services environment
* Sophisticated skills in using online resources and knowledge of products available in the wider legal information marketplace
* Understanding of the UK and Australian legal system
* Ability to keep up to date with new resources, new technology and research tools available in the legal and business research sector
* Solution-focused approached to problem-solving with critical, reflective and creative thinking
We value diverse perspectives at Ashurst, so even if you don't feel you meet all of the requirements, we still encourage you to apply.
If you require any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process or in the workplace, please contact: globalresourcing@ashurst.com for a confidential conversation.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly to Ashurst. We prefer to talk with you personally and are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies.
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