Simmons Adaptive – Interim Corporate Transactions Advisory Lawyer at Simmons & Simmons

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Corporate Transactions, Advisory Work, Legal Support, Negotiation, Engagement Letters, Terms of Business, Confidentiality Agreements, Attention to Detail, Organizational Skills, Communication Skills, Relationship Building, M&A Transactions, Project Management, Regulatory Change, Finance, HR

Industry

Law Practice

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. 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 keen to hear from corporate transactions advisory lawyers who are interested in supporting a prominent financial institution on an interim basis. This is expected to be a 6 month, full-time role with 3 days in the office per week. The role will encompass a broad range of advisory work, including but not limited to: Reviewing and negotiating engagement letters, terms of business, confidentiality agreements, accountants’ engagement letters, release letters and fairness opinion letters. Advising and assisting on an ad hoc basis in relation to transaction related issues. Providing legal support in connection with ad hoc projects as required, including projects related to legal and regulatory change. Providing legal advice to other group functions, including Finance and HR. Person specification: You are a qualified lawyer with a minimum of 4 years PQE. You have experience of mandate letters, Terms of Business and NDAs in connection M&A transaction advisory work. You have excellent written skills. You have the ability to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels. You have the ability to build effective relationships, including as a member of a small team. You have first class organisational skills and show good attention to detail. You have the ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines. 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. Previous Simmons Adaptive Applicants: If you have previously interviewed for a position with Simmons & Simmons Adaptive, we want to reassure you that we aim to actively consider all interviewed candidates for our current vacancies. If you wish to enquire about this position, we kindly request that you contact the Adaptive team via email rather than reapplying through this advert. 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. 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 role involves reviewing and negotiating various legal documents and providing legal support for transaction-related issues and ad hoc projects. Additionally, the lawyer will advise other group functions, including Finance and HR.