Internal Auditor in London

The Office of General Counsel is the in‑house legal team for the Ashurst Group globally. It is responsible for advising the firm on constitutional, legal and regulatory issues as well as the management of risk and governance issues, development of policies and preparation and negotiation of contracts with third parties. The Office of General Counsel also works closely with the Risk and Compliance team. It is the point of escalation from the Risk and Compliance team for a range of legal and regulatory questions, including client terms of engagement, ethics queries, data protection, anti‑money laundering, bribery and corruption, tax evasion and conflicts issues.

Internal Audit oversees the firm’s internal audit programme. A three‑year audit plan has been developed by Internal Audit and approved by the firm’s Risk Committee. The new role would focus on delivering this, whether in‑house or with external co‑sourced providers. Audits cover a broad range of topics – from ISO controls, regulatory and risk‑focused audits, to topics arising from client contractual commitments and client audits. Scopes are agreed with stakeholders across the firm, which requires coordination with colleagues across the firm’s offices.

We are looking to add a new Internal Auditor role, based in the UK, to the team. The role will involve working with colleagues at all levels of seniority across the business as well as assisting with reporting on progress to the Risk Committee. This is a full‑time, permanent role based in either our London or Glasgow office with hybrid working.

We are interested in hearing from people who:

• Are part‑qualified or newly qualified auditors (for example, working towards CIA or equivalent internal or external audit qualifications), or a demonstrable commitment to obtaining a relevant qualification.
• Have 1+ years’ experience in an audit or assurance role, ideally gained in a law firm or other professional services practice.
• Have an awareness of ISO 9001, 22301 and/or 27001, or a willingness to learn about these standards and assist the Internal Audit Manager with audits of ISO‑related controls to support the ongoing maintenance of these certifications.
• Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as the ability to "work with the grain" of the business and bring stakeholders along with the internal audit process.
• Can manage a high‑volume, and varied workload in a fast‑paced environment.
• Have the ability to be adaptable, collaborative and team‑focused and also work independently in an international organisation.
• Are confident in developing strong working relationships with Partners, lawyers and business support staff across the firm and to manage relationships with external parties as required.
• Have a desire to learn new skills, including working with AI tools to deliver excellent results for audit stakeholders.

What makes Ashurst a great place to work?

• Competitive remuneration with the flexibility to reward high performance.
• Flexible working.
• Corporate health plans.
• A global professional development offering for all employees.
• An industry‑leading programme that celebrates diversity and inclusion.
• We are committed to delivering positive impacts to our communities through our Social Impact programme.
• We aim to recruit, retain and promote the best people from the widest possible talent pools.
• We are committed to offering a safe and welcoming environment for all employees to ensure they are supported to work at their best.
• Beyond this, what sets Ashurst apart from others is our global strength, our drive to innovate and collaborate, and our commitment to excellence.