| 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
- Health and wellbeing benefits, gym membership and corporate health plans
- 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 a vacancy to join our Risk & Compliance team as a Conflicts & Ethics Senior Advisor in our Sydney, Brisbane, or Melbourne office on a full time, 12 month Fixed Term Contract basis. Joining as a Senior Advisor you'll be responsible for working with the wider Risk & Compliance management team to ensure the firm performs comprehensive conflict and other assessments related to the inception of new and existing business with particular emphasis on, but not limited to, ensuring the firm meet obligations in relation to conflicts of interest (and other associated requirements such as contractual agreements with clients), AML/ CTF, and compliance issues worldwide. You will play a pivotal role within the firm's global Risk & Compliance team to ensure the work being undertaken meets the firm's global strategy. A full job description, including a breakdown of responsibilities, can be found either below or attached at the bottom of our advertisement on our Ashurst careers page www.ashurst.com/en/careers.
We are interested in hearing from people who have: - Significant professional services experience within a law firm.
- AU or overseas legal qualification (or minimum of LPC).
- Ability to demonstrate good judgment and business awareness; ability to put an argument across in a clear, articulate way to the partnership and to senior management; requires excellent negotiation skills.
- Keen interest in knowing the business and lateral/analytical thinking: exposure to firm-wide legal practices will involve exposure to various types of high profile commercial deals.
- Discrete and professional as the information will be confidential and sensitive.
- Strong interpersonal skills, able to liaise effectively at all levels across the firm and offices.
- Good team spirit: assist others when necessary with the resolution of issues in a diplomatic manner. Able to lead by example.
- Commitment to supporting the team as a global function and ability to strengthen those connections globally.
- Ability to use own judgment to come to decisions but also aware of when issues need to be escalated.
- Flexible and able to adapt to new situations, processes and technology.
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. #LI-HYBRID #LI-GA1 | 
