Simmons Adaptive â Japanese Speaking Banking Lawyer â Fixed Term Contract
Simmons Adaptive â Japanese Speaking Banking Lawyer â Fixed Term Contract
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About Us
Simmons & Simmons Adaptive:
In todays 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 firms resources and expertise along with opportunities for professional training and development within the Firm.
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Main purpose of the role:
We are currently seeking aJapanese-speaking lawyerfor a46 month secondmentto support one of our leading asset management clients. The ideal candidate will be a native Japanese speaker with strong expertise inJapanese regulations and legal advisory work particularly within the financial services sector. This role requires someone who can confidently provide regulatory guidance draft and review legal documents and collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders in a fast-paced cross-border environment.
Key duties include:
Provide legal and regulatory advisory support to the Japan asset management business.
Review and draft legal documentation in accordance with Japanese regulations.
Leading a junior paralegal in the team.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external counsel as needed.
Ensure compliance with local laws and internal policies.
Person specification:
Qualified lawyer with fluency in Japanese and English.
Strong knowledge of Japanese financial regulations and legal advisory work.
Prior experience in asset management or financial services is highly desirable.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Why you should join Simmons Adaptive:
You will have access to high-quality roles and work within Simmons & Simmons market-leading clients.
Youll 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.
Youll 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 committedto promoting equality and diversity in the firmand 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 & Simmonswe 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 firms policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders is available on request.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
