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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:
The candidate must have strong expertise in ISDA Master Agreements and equity/commodity derivative confirmations. This indicates a focus on derivatives trading and related legal documentation.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Lead and manage ISDA Master Agreement negotiations and related documentation.
Draft review and negotiate equity and commodity derivative confirmations.
Liaise with internal stakeholders including trading operations and compliance teams to ensure smooth execution and documentation of derivative transactions.
Provide legal guidance on derivatives-related matters and ensure compliance with relevant regulatory frameworks.
Support ongoing legal operations and contribute to process improvements where applicable.
Person specification:
A minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience (PQE) in derivatives legal work is required.
Strong expertise in ISDA documentation and equity/commodity derivative confirmations.
Prior experience in a financial institution or law firm with a focus on derivatives.
Capability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge of relevant regulatory frameworks to provide legal guidance on derivatives-related matters.
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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