Associate Digital Assets

This is an exciting opportunity to join our growing digital assets practice within our marketleading Structured Finance & Derivatives team based in either our Bristol or London office.

The practice advises on the transactional mandates involving digital assets as well as the regulatory and structuring issues relating

tocryptoassetsandtokenisation. It sits within our wider SFD group one of the leading practices in the market whichadvisesa broad range of clients on the full spectrum of structured finance structured products derivatives and securitisation transactions.

As a core part of the firms Emerging Technologies Group we advise on the structuring and regulatory issues posed by distributed ledger technology. The leading partner also co-heads the firms work ontokenisation offering the successful candidate genuine exposure to some of the most innovative and fast-developing work in the market.

Main duties & responsibilities

The successful candidate will workpredominantly alongsidethe partner leading the digital assets transactions practice supported by the existing associates and trainees. You will also work with the wider group onstructured finance and derivatives matters as part of a one team approach.

The successful candidate will:

• Advise on transactionalmandates relating to digital assets building on a structured finance or derivatives foundation.
• Advise onregulatory and structuring matters relating todigital assetsandtokenisation working closely with our specialist financial regulatory lawyers.
• Draftreviewand negotiate transaction and structured finance documentation for an international client base of cryptoassets firms banks asset managersfundsand corporates.
• Work as part of cross-practice cross-border teams collaborating with colleagues across our BristolLondonand global offices.
• Take real responsibility for matters help supervise and develop junior members of the team and build strong relationships with clients and colleagues alike.
• Play an active role in marketing and business development to help grow this new practice.

Person specification

• Excellent academics.
• 1/2PQE gained at a leading City firm.
• A solid structured finance or derivatives background is essential either in a transactional or regulatory setting.
• Genuine interest in crypto digital assetstokenisationand emerging technologies.
• Strong technical drafting and analytical skills witha keenattention to detail.
• A self-starter comfortable with the opportunity to help build and shape a growing practice.
• Strong client focus with a willingness to get actively involved in marketing and business development.
• Commercially driven and able to work effectively as part of a diverse and inclusive team.
• Flexibility and a willingness to workadditionalhours on occasion asrequired.

Here at Simmons & Simmons

Simmons & Simmons is a place where dynamic minds thrive. Our culture is built on work that matters you will work on inspirational and thought-provoking projects using your influence to create positive impact for our clients society and the planet. We also ensure that everyones voice is heard from day one irrespective of job title qualification or background. Youll be encouraged to have an enquiring mind and share ideas that can drive the firm forward. Through innovative learning and development opportunities you will be provided with a platform to excel enabling you to exceed your career ambitions and do things you never thought were possible.

Key Highlights:

• Competitive compensation package including bonuses private medical insurance and pension contribution.
• A global skills academy offering extensive learning opportunities for all employees.
• A hybrid working model requiring a minimum of three days in-office subject to role and client needs.
• Integration of traditional legal expertise with innovative Simmons & Simmons Solutions.
• Recognition as a Stonewall Top Global Employer and a Top 75 Employer for Social Mobility.
• Vibrant social and sports committees as well as art collections featuring renowned artists.
• The introduction of a Strategic Advisory Council to drive strategic initiatives in line with our mission.

Equal opportunities

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment offering equal employment opportunities to all applicants irrespective of sex race ethnicity religion or belief age disability sexual orientation gender reassignment and more. Flexible working arrangements are supported and we strive to make our roles accessible to all. Our employee networks offer additional support detailed in our D&I Information booklet provided during the recruitment process.

We value diversity and encourage applications from those who are passionate and willing to grow with us even if not all requirements are met. Your unique experiences and perspectives are welcomed here.

For more information or to apply please contact our Recruitment Team or visit our career page.