At a Glance
- Tasks: Support shipping finance projects with a dynamic and collaborative team.
- Company: Join Simmons & Simmons, a leading international law firm.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, access to top resources, and networking opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible working arrangements and commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make an impact in a fast-paced environment while developing your legal skills.
- Qualifications: Qualified lawyer with shipping/marine finance experience and strong organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 70000 £ per year.
About Us
Simmons & Simmons Adaptive provides flexible resourcing solutions to meet the changing demands of the marketplace. We adapt and embrace new forms of service delivery to meet client needs while maintaining high quality. Our firm values the strengths of our people and emphasises recruiting and retaining staff who meet our high standards.
As an Adaptive consultant, you will be supported by the Simmons & Simmons team with a sponsoring Partner and a client team. You will have access to the firm's resources and know-how and have opportunities for training and development.
Main purpose of the role:
Simmons Adaptive is looking for a shipping/marine finance lawyer to support Simmons & Simmons internally for 2-3 months, with a hybrid working arrangement.
Person specification:
- You are a qualified lawyer.
- You will have significant shipping/marine finance experience.
- You are a problem solver and offer a collaborative approach.
- You can work in a dynamic and fast-moving environment.
- You can work quickly and effectively to tight deadlines.
- You have excellent organisation skills with the ability to effectively prioritise workloads.
- You can work autonomously but 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 Firm’s 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, religion or belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, sex, gender re-assignment, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy, maternity and paternity. This includes any incidents of perceptive or associative discrimination and harassment.
At Simmons & Simmons, we seek to attract and retain talented people from diverse backgrounds and cultures, creating an exciting and rewarding workplace. We support flexible working arrangements wherever possible.
Background screening:
All recruits of Simmons & Simmons will be required to go through our background screening process, which may include a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) certificate. We undertake not to discriminate unfairly against any subject of a DBS certificate based on a conviction or other information revealed. The firm's policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders is available on request.
Simmons Adaptive – Interim Shipping Finance Lawyer 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.
