Simmons Adaptive - ECM Lawyer - Fixed Term Contract at Simmons & Simmons

Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong S.A.R. -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

ECM Transactions, IPOs, Drafting, Negotiation, Regulatory Compliance, Legal Due Diligence, Corporate Governance, Shareholder Communications, Disclosure Requirements, Collaboration, Investment Banking, Compliance, Cantonese, Mandarin, Communication Skills, Independent Work

Industry

Law Practice

Description

About Us Simmons & Simmons Adaptive: In today's dynamic market, our clients require versatile resourcing and talent solutions to adapt to their shifting demands and talent shortages. To address this challenge, we introduced Simmons Adaptive ("Adaptive") in London in 2014, followed by expansions to Hong Kong in 2022 and Singapore in 2024. Adaptive serves as our flexible interim resourcing model, aimed at enhancing client relationships by offering a people solution that caters to both the Simmons & Simmons and our clients' requirements. Through Adaptive, we enrich our client service by leveraging a reputable network of external lawyers who are carefully selected, guided, and supported by our team. As an Adaptive consultant, you will receive comprehensive support from the Simmons & Simmons team, including a sponsoring Partner and a dedicated client team. We encourage regular interaction with your team to foster a collaborative environment. Additionally, you will have access to the firm’s resources and expertise, along with opportunities for professional training and development within the Firm. For additional information on the firm, please visit www.simmons-simmons.com. Main purpose of the role: The strong candidate will provide legal support for ECM transactions, including IPOs, rights issues, secondary offerings, and other equity-linked deals. Duties & Responsibilities: Advise on ECM transactions such as IPOs, follow-on offerings, rights issues, and private placements. Draft and negotiate prospectuses, underwriting agreements, engagement letters, and listing documents. Liaise with regulators (HKEX, SFC) to ensure compliance with listing rules, securities regulations, and disclosure obligations. Conduct and coordinate legal due diligence for issuers and underwriters. Provide guidance on corporate governance, shareholder communications, and disclosure requirements. Collaborate with internal teams (investment banking, compliance) and external counsel to manage transaction timelines and deliverables. Track regulatory developments and advise on implications for ECM activities. Person specification: Hong Kong or Commonwealth qualified lawyer with minimum 5+ years PQE (preferably in ECM/M&A). Solid experience in ECM transactions gained from a top-tier law firm or in-house legal team. Strong understanding of Hong Kong Listing Rules, Securities and Futures Ordinance, and corporate governance frameworks. Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills. Fluent in English; proficiency in Cantonese and/or Mandarin is highly desirable. Ability to work independently, manage multiple workstreams, and deliver under pressure. 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’ll be given flexibility to work where and when you want. 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. #LI-EA1 Every day, our expert teams across Europe, the Middle East and Asia come together to solve some of the world’s most complex challenges. We’re an international melting pot of perspectives and experiences, united in helping to shape a better future for our clients, our people and our communities. A place for ideas, skills, ambition and innovation. For personal growth and professional challenge. For powering success through trust, respect, integrity and an unwavering commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

The candidate will provide legal support for ECM transactions, including IPOs, rights issues, and secondary offerings. They will draft and negotiate relevant documents and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.