Simmons Adaptive ECM Lawyer Fixed Term Contract
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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 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.
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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Key Skills
- Time Management
- Microsoft Office
- Communication skills
- Computer Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Banking
- Legal Research
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Underwriting
- Phone Etiquette
About Company
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