ASC Client (Business Development) Assistant - 9 month FTC in Glasgow

The ASC Client Assistant provides high-quality administrative and operational support to the firm's Business Development (BD) and Brand, Marketing & Communications (BMC) functions, contributing directly to the execution of the firm's clients and markets strategy across a global operating model. The ASC Client Assistant works collaboratively within the ASC function to provide high-quality, client-facing deliverables to strict timelines. The role requires multi-system execution, the ability to work accurately within established processes and direct interaction with internal senior stakeholders.

ASC is a global service entity supporting a progressive law firm, delivering a joined-up user experience across essential services from teams in Brisbane and Glasgow. The team operates a Follow the Sun (FTS) model, enabling efficient task hand-offs across time zones and requiring disciplined scheduling, quality controls, and responsiveness within agreed working timelines.

Standard work patterns are Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, worked on a shift rotation between 08:00 and 18:00 and occasional additional hours according to workload and deadlines.

The role requires operating across multiple internal platforms and data sources to execute tasks, with training provided to ensure correct use of tools, adherence to templates, and compliance with risk controls. In this position, you will follow established procedures and processes to deliver administrative and operational activities, applying prior experience and judgement to resolve routine issues and to escalate exceptions appropriately. The work often involves time-sensitive deliverables that feed directly into client-facing materials, requiring precision, version control, and consistent quality checking. This is a full-time, 9 Month Fixed Term Contract role based in our Glasgow office.

The successful candidate will have:

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel), with the ability to operate firm systems and generate data/outputs quickly and accurately under time pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with an emphasis on clarity, grammar, and professional tone for client-facing outputs.
• High attention to detail, strong organisation, and time management; able to manage competing priorities and deliver to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative approach and ability to work autonomously when required; effective interaction with peers and internal clients including senior stakeholders.

We offer you all the things you should expect from an international law firm, some of which include:

• 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. It is these values that make Ashurst a unique place to work.