Description About Ashurst Perkins Coie Ashurst Perkins Coie is the global law firm for the future economy .

With more than 3,500 client-facing practitioners across 52 offices worldwide, we advise a broad range of clients, and have a distinct strength in technology, energy & infrastructure, and financial services - three sectors at the forefront of economic transformation.

Combining global scale, sector insight, and technological capability, Ashurst Perkins Coie helps clients unlock opportunity with market-leading experience in complex transactions, litigation, and regulatory matters.

We support clients through a shifting landscape where technology, and AI in particular, is both an accelerator and disruptor to their business opportunities and challenges and is reshaping how energy, data, and capital move across markets.

Our strengths have earned our lawyers recognition across the profession, and more importantly, the trust of our clients. Our people are our greatest asset, advising clients on complex, cross-border matters and collaborating seamlessly across markets and practices.

We offer a global platform for career-defining work and an opportunity to help shape a firm with the culture and confidence to compete at the highest level. For Ashurst Perkins Coie, innovation is our tradition . We have a long legacy of helping clients through moments of transformation with the insight to help them stay ahead.

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About 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. :InterAction, 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: starting from 31.000 EUR

- Career Advancement
- Learning & Development opportunities, including full access to LinkedIn 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 Perkins Coie
📍 Milano