Simmons Adaptive – Mid-Level Interim Corporate Lawyer at Simmons & Simmons

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Corporate Law, M&A, Equity Financing, Debt Financing, Analytical Skills, Communication Skills, Stakeholder Management, Solutions-Oriented, Risk Management, Workload Management, Fintech, Payments Sector, In-House Experience, ESOP, Real Estate, IP

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 interested in hearing from available corporate lawyers to potentially support our client, a global financial technology institution. This is a full-time hybrid role, based in London, that is expected to run until March 2026. The consultant will advise on major corporate transactions and should come from a strong corporate law background, ideally with international experience. The client is particularly interested in candidates with: Fintech/payments sector experience In-house or secondment experience. ESOP/incentive experience. Real estate or IP experience. Person specification: You are an UK, US or common law qualified lawyer with 7 – 9 years of corporate law experience. You have experience advising on corporate transactions such as M&A, equity and debt financing. You have excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills. You are practical, solutions-oriented and take a business-centric approach to risk. You have the ability to manage diverse workload and competing demands. You will be required to hold he 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 (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 consultant will advise on major corporate transactions for a global financial technology institution. This role requires a strong corporate law background with international experience.