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.

Our people are our greatest asset. We bring together lawyers of the highest calibre with the technical knowledge, industry experience and regional know-how to provide the incisive advice our clients need. How we share our knowledge across our business, and with our clients, is critical in delivering value to our clients.

We currently have 25 offices in 15 countries and a number of referral relationships that enable us to offer the reach and insight of a global network, combined with the knowledge and understanding of local markets. With 420 partners and a further 1,450 lawyers working across 10 different time zones, we are able to respond to our clients wherever and whenever they need us.

Our clients value us for being approachable, astute and commercially minded. As a global team we have a reputation for successfully managing large and complex multi-jurisdictional transactions, disputes and projects, and delivering outstanding outcomes for clients in innovative ways.

Ashurst regards an inclusive and diverse environment as critical to its business success. Accordingly, the firm encourages applications from candidates representative of all talent pools. Find out more about our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy on the "About Us" section of our website.

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

Job Overview

Department overview:
Ashurst's Global Business Development and Marketing (BD&M) team is located in major cities across EMEA, Asia Pacific and US. We execute the firm's clients and markets strategy driving profitable growth with a specific focus on our chosen sectors and priority clients. We are in the midst of a global BD&M transformation aimed at improving our client experience, driving marketing campaigns, leveraging data analytics and client insights, significantly enhancing operational excellence and building out new BD&M capabilities.

We are a highly diverse team combining various personalities, cultural upbringing and professional backgrounds spanning the range of business to business, professional services and hands-on industry expertise. Our different perspectives and experiences enhance the outcomes we achieve and make us a fun and adaptable team. To be the most progressive law firm, you need the most progressive global BD&M team. Being a part of this team means being a part of a forward-thinking and dynamic team inspiring you and those around you to be the best you can. And together, help to lead the way in setting new standards for BD&M in the legal landscape.

Role Overview:
We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed Asia Marketing Senior Executive to join our Asia Business Development & Marketing team. This role is responsible for assisting the Asia Marketing Manager to execute the Asia marketing plans for the firm and also specified industries. The Marketing Senior Executive will also work with the global Business Development & Marketing team to ensure alignment of approach and leverage efficiencies where possible.

Main Responsibilities:
Assisting the Asia Marketing Manager with the execution of the Asia marketing strategy and plans

Taking on project management of smaller projects where necessary

Coordinating the firm’s events programme across Asia (invitation, registration, communicating with delegates, collating delegate lists, badges, liaising with vendors, and post-event follow-up) with the local BD&M team

Managing and executing Greater China events and major events across the Asia region together with local BD&M team

Producing marketing collateral and ensuring quality deliverables that meet the brand's standard

Contributing ideas for business development and marketing activities across Asia

Assisting with the directories and awards submission process across Asia

Updating and maintaining client data on various databases

Assisting with the production of the internal newsletter and messages on the intranet and external website (where required)

Managing the inventory and sourcing of brand merchandise, promotional and marketing materials across Asia

Tracking and reporting of marketing related activities across Asia

Assisting with ad hoc marketing projects as they arise

Supporting the wider BD&M team as the need arises

Essential skills and experience:
5-8 years of marketing experience preferably in a professional services environment

Multi-tasker with the ability to organise and manage tasks in an efficient and timely manner

Ability with work stakeholders at all levels

Ability to work under pressure and within tight timeframes

Excellent communication skills in English and Chinese (Simplified Mandarin) preferred

Creative individual who is willing to contribute and initiate ideas to help build our brand and increase the market share

Proactive attitude with great attention to detail

Fun, smart, fast, reliable, and enthusiastic team player

A strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Power Point and Word

Our culture is shaped by our core values of Quality, Collaboration and Think Differently. They guide how we relate with each other, our clients, our behaviours.