At Ashurst Perkins Coie, we're helping shape the future economy. With a global team of more than 3,500 legal professionals across 52 offices, we partner with leading organisations to solve complex challenges across a diverse range of industries, with a distinct strength in technology, energy & infrastructure, and financial services. Our people work on market-leading matters that drive innovation, growth, and transformation around the world. For Ashurst Perkins Coie, innovation is our tradition.

What makes Ashurst Perkins Coie a great place to work?

- Flexible work options - part-time, working from home and additional leave
- Health and wellbeing benefits, gym membership, and discounted corporate health plans
- Career advancement - client secondment opportunities, global opportunities, and award-winning Learning & Development programs

The Chance:

We have an exciting prospect available for a Divisional Business Manager to join our Finance, Operations, Commercial & Pricing team in either Melbourne or Brisbane.

This role partners directly with our NewLaw & Consulting division and is a key contributor to the NewLaw & Consulting Leadership Team. As the Divisional Business Manager you will play an integral role in shaping and executing the division's strategy, working closely with leaders to ensure strategic priorities are translated into measurable financial, client and operational outcomes.



You will be the primary finance business partner to the NewLaw & Consulting Division Head and other senior stakeholders, you will provide leadership and support across several areas, including financial acumen and management, commercial strategy, transformation, pricing and working capital.

A full job description including a breakdown of responsibilities can be found attached to the role on our careers page

We are interested in hearing from people who have:

- Strategic and commercially astute, with the ability to translate insight into business outcomes.
- Influential leader and trusted adviser, capable of partnering effectively with senior stakeholders and partners.
- Strong financial steward with a commitment to governance, risk management and organisational integrity.
- Experience in navigating complex, matrix environments and leading across multiple stakeholder groups, functions and geographies.

We value diverse perspectives at Ashurst Perkins Coie, so even if you don't feel you meet all of the requirements, we still encourage you to apply.

If you require any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process or in the workplace, please contact: for a confidential conversation.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly to Ashurst Perkins Coie. We prefer to talk with you personally and are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies.

📌 Divisional Business Manager - NewLaw & Consulting (Melbourne)
🏢 Ashurst
📍 Melbourne