About Ashurst

Ashurst is a leading global law firm with a history spanning over 200 years, and a vision to be the most progressive global law firm. 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.

With offices across the globe, we offer the reach, insight and career opportunities of a truly integrated global network that is built on our values of being passionate about quality, delivering through collaboration and thinking differently.
Our values are critical to the culture of our firm and sum up what we stand for, what makes Ashurst an exceptional place to work and what we aspire to be. For us, "progressive" is a mind-set, an approach to how we do things. We instinctively take a fresh perspective on situations, exploring whether there are better ways of achieving our clients' goals as well as our own.

About The Business Development Team

- Ashurst Perkins Coie's Global Business Development team is located in major cities across EMEA, Asia Pacific and the US. We execute the firm's strategy and drive profitable growth with a specific focus on our chosen industries, markets and clients. We focus on industry solutions and client experience, driving campaigns, leveraging client insights, and managing strategic initiatives to service our client's needs.

- The Business Development team in the Milan office comprises a Senior Business Development Manager, a Senior Executive and we are looking for the next BD Executive to join the team. Our team is also supported by dedicated global teams in London, Glasgow and Sydney.

About The Role

As our business sector is expanding rapidly,



we are currently looking for a Business Development Executive with 2 to 4 years' experience gained in a Marketing/Business Development and Communications department of a business law firm or consultancy firm. He/she will join a highly integrated team within the Firm, interacting on a daily basis with the legal teams and all the Marketing/Business Development and Communications teams in our international network.

Key Responsibilities :

- Track key dates/deadlines for directories and awards and assist with preparing submissions and /or international professional rankings.
- Provide support for events by coordinating information flow between and among internal and external counterparties and stakeholders as well as the overall logistic organisation of events.
- Provide support to help produce marketing and business development materials including but not limited to: pitches, proposals, client alerts, newsletters and blogs in collaboration with dedicated global teams and other internal stakeholders: compiling information, coordinating content, formatting the document in accordance with Ashurst standards.
- Gather and collate business content from the team and fee earners to support regular internal communications.

About You

- Education: University degree ideally with marketing option.
- Experience: Minimum of two years' job related experience required, including internships, preferably in a law firm, professional services, or other client relationship-based organization. The knowledge of the law sector would be a plus. Proficiency in Microsoft Office required and a good understanding of CRM functionalities (i.e. :Inter Action, Quorus).




- Excellent written and verbal communication and listening skills.
- Accurate typing, word processing skills and ability to pay strict attention to detail. Spelling, punctuation and use of grammar must be of high quality.
- Must have strong organizational skills. Ability to work well under pressure, patience, diplomacy, high stress tolerance, ability to prioritize workload and adapt to changing conditions.
- Visual acuity needed for transcription, extensive reading and input (typing) of information into computer. Ability to receive and convey detailed information through both written and oral communication.
- Essential competency processes include language ability in both Italian and English, reasoning and memory.
- Ability to maintain flexibility regarding work assignments to work overtime on short notice required.
- Commercial awareness and an innovative mind-set for developing and evolving ways of working.
- Excellent verbal and written communication with the ability to effectively interact with peers and influence internal clients including senior stakeholders

Remuneration & Benefits

- Remuneration range for the role: 31.000 - 36.000 EUR
- Career Advancement: Learning & Development opportunities, including full access to Linked In Learning Global Opportunities (secondments and short/long term relocation to one of our overseas offices) once you've established yourself within the firm
- Flexible and Agile Ways of Working
- Health and Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family Medical Insurance Social activities Family & Caring: Extended parental leave (irrespective of gender identity and caring role) Family support & end-to-end programs to guide you through your parental leave journey
- Financial Benefits: Performance incentives Referral bonuses
- Corporate discounts

📌 Business Development Executive (Milano)
🏢 Ashurst
📍 Milano