About Ashurst

Ashurst is a leading global law firm with a history spanning almost 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. To find out more please visit here.

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.

Team overview:

With over 100 partners across Europe, the Middle East, Australia and Asia, Ashurst is acknowledged as having one of the world's leading international corporate practices and has a reputation for sensible, cost-effective commercial advice.

Our dedicated resources and infrastructure team, operates within the corporate practice and advises global corporates, financial institutions and governments operating in the sector on their most important and ground-breaking transactions.  Our team is ranked Tier 1 by the most influential independent legal directories and is fully integrated with our disputes, tax, finance, competition, IP, IT, employment and pensions teams.

An opportunity exists for a suitable candidate to join our resources and utilities team advising clients predominantly on mergers and acquisitions, strategic investments, joint ventures and project development.

The team handle transactions with both domestic and international content including large, multi-jurisdictional deals and assist with structuring transactions to accommodate different international regulatory requirements.

Job overview:

We are looking for a mid level Associate with experience in corporate projects; specifically within the transport and infrastructure sector.

• Typical transaction responsibilities will include:
• negotiating sale and purchase agreements (asset and share) and ancillary transaction documentation;
• advising on joint venture and high value commercial agreements;
• assisting and supervising due diligence exercises; and 

Essential skills and experience:

• Post qualification experience in corporate projects and M&A with a reputable international law firm.
• Experience advising international clients within the transport and infrastructure sector.
• Good organisational skills and experience in transaction management.
• Excellent academic track record.
• Enthusiasm for intellectually challenging work.
• Excellent client relationship skills and experience of business development.
• An enthusiastic team-player who can work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels.
• Willingness to learn new skills and expand technical knowledge beyond core transactional skills.
• Excellence in attention to detail, identifying inconsistencies that indicate problems with quality of work or misunderstanding of client's needs. 

Career advancement:

An established Associate Career Path Framework is in place clearly defining expectations and outlining opportunities for promotion.

Secondment opportunities:

Opportunities often arise for associates to spend time on secondment in house with a key client of the firm. From time to time, secondment opportunities also come up within other Ashurst offices in Europe, North America, Asia and Australia.

Salary: Competitive 

Opening Date: Tuesday 22nd October
Closing Date:  Tuesday 19th November