Job Description

About Us Simmons & Simmons Adaptive: Clients today need flexible resourcing solutions to meet the changing demands of the marketplace. Simmons & Simmons has always been willing to adapt and embrace new forms of service delivery to meet changing client demands. Simmons Adaptive is a flexible resourcing solution to meet client requirements at the same high quality you expect from Simmons & Simmons. We understand that our firm is equal only to the strengths of our people and place great emphasis on recruiting and retaining staff who meet our high standards. Over the last 24 months we have witnessed high levels of demand for our Adaptive service and our desire to expand our team and service globally at this time reflects this. This is an exciting time to join our Adaptive talent pool as we have recently launched in Asia. As an Adaptive consultant, you will be fully supported by the Simmons & Simmons team with a sponsoring Partner and a client team with whom we would encourage you to engage on a regular basis. You will have access to the firm\'s resources and Know-how and have the opportunity to be involved in training and development at the Firm. Simmons Adaptive is the flexible resourcing team for leading international law firm, Simmons & Simmons. For additional information on the firm, please visit www.simmons-simmons.com .

Main purpose of the role: Simmons Adaptive are currently seeking derivatives structured finance lawyers available for interim assignments with Simmons & Simmons premium clients. Person specification:

• You will be a qualified lawyer with training from a top tier law firm.
• You have strong background in derivatives, preferably gained at a financial institution.
• You are able to act independently, whilst also working effectively as part of a team.
• You have excellent academics with the ability to juggle multiple matters, prioritise work effectively and provide timely solutions in a busy, fast - paced environment.
• You are commercially minded.
• You are flexible with a willingness to work additional hours on occasion as required.

• You will have access to high-quality roles and work within Simmons & Simmons\' market-leading clients.
• You\'ll have support from a Simmons & Simmons \'sponsor Partner\' whilst on external assignment.
• You will be given access to the Firms\' resources and Know-how when on assignment.
• We will invite you to our in-person and virtual networking events exclusively for Adaptive consultants, along with firmwide webinars and events.
• You\'ll be given flexibility to work where and when you want.
• You will have the backing of a leading international law firm.

• We are committedto promoting equality and diversity in the firmand to equal opportunities in employment.
• We believe in equality of opportunity regardless of race or racial group (including colour, nationality, ethnicity, national origins), religion or belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, sex, gender re-assignment and gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy, maternity and paternity. This also includes any incidents of perceptive or associative discrimination and harassment.
• At Simmons & Simmonswe seek to attract and retain talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures, to create an exciting and rewarding place to work. We are supportive of flexible working arrangements wherever possible and we would encourage you to discuss this with us, should this be something you are interested in.