At a Glance
- Tasks: Support investment fund establishment, documentation, and regulatory matters.
- Company: Join Simmons & Simmons, a leading international law firm with a flexible resourcing team.
- Benefits: Access to high-quality roles, firm resources, and networking events.
- Other info: Embrace diversity and flexible working arrangements in a supportive culture.
- Why this job: Gain valuable experience while working with top clients in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Qualified lawyer with 2-5 years' PQE and strong problem-solving skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
About Us
Simmons & Simmons Adaptive provides flexible resourcing solutions to meet the changing demands of the marketplace. 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 encourage you to engage regularly. 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.
Main purpose of the role:
Simmons Adaptive is keen to hear from Funds lawyers with between 2 and 5 years' PQE who are interested in flexible consultancy opportunities with our clients. We are currently working with two investment managers who are keen to bring on junior support for a period of 3-6 months. We are also seeing increasing demand from a range of financial services clients, including asset managers, investment managers and other regulated institutions.
Assignments may include:
- Supporting the establishment and launch of investment funds
- Advising on fund formation and structuring matters
- Drafting and negotiating fund documentation
- Assisting with investor negotiations and side letters
- Supporting regulatory and governance matters affecting fund vehicles
- Advising business stakeholders on day-to-day funds legal issues
- Working closely with internal legal, compliance and business teams
Person specification:
- You are a qualified lawyer with 2-5 years' PQE gained at a leading law firm and/or in-house legal team.
- You will have experience advising on a broad range of funds matters, ideally including fund formation, fund documentation and ongoing fund operations.
- 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.
- You will be required to hold the relevant right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship is not available).
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, 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 encourage you to discuss this with us if you are interested.
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 Funds Consultant in London employer: Simmons & Simmons
Simmons & Simmons is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of London where legal professionals can engage with high-profile clients and complex competition law issues. The firm prioritises employee growth through mentorship from experienced partners and provides a supportive culture that values collaboration and innovation, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding legal careers.
