At a Glance
- Tasks: Support corporate and commercial contracts for leading clients in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join Simmons & Simmons, a top international law firm with a flexible resourcing team.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, access to resources, and support from a sponsoring Partner.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with excellent networking opportunities.
- Why this job: Make an impact while developing your skills in a collaborative and fast-paced setting.
- Qualifications: Qualified lawyer with experience in transactional corporate matters and NDAs.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
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.
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.
Purpose of the role: Simmons Adaptive are looking for a junior corporate/commercial lawyer to support one of our AMIF clients. This will be for an initial term of 6 months, with a hybrid working arrangement.
Person specification:
- You are a qualified lawyer.
- You will ideally have experience working on transactional corporate and/or commercial contracts matters.
- You will ideally have experience working with NDAs.
- You are a problem solver and offer a collaborative approach.
- You are able to work in a dynamic and fast moving environment.
- You are able to work quickly and effectively to tight deadlines.
- You have excellent organisation skills with the ability to effectively prioritise workloads.
- You can work autonomously but can also collaborate as part of the wider team.
Why you should join Simmons Adaptive:
- 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 will have the backing of a leading international law firm.
Equal opportunities:
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity in the firm and 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 & Simmons we 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.
Background screening: All recruits of Simmons & Simmons will be required to go through our background screening process. Depending on the position you apply for this may include a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) certificate. We undertake not to discriminate unfairly against any subject of a DBS certificate on the basis of a conviction or other information revealed. The firm's policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders is available on request.
Simmons Adaptive – Interim Junior Corporate/Commercial Lawyer in London employer: Simmons & Simmons
Simmons & Simmons Adaptive is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its employees, offering access to high-quality roles and resources within a leading international law firm. With a supportive work culture that encourages collaboration and flexibility, you will benefit from mentorship by a sponsoring Partner and opportunities to engage in exclusive networking events, all while working in the vibrant city of London. Join us to be part of a diverse team that values equality and fosters a rewarding environment for professional advancement.
