Simmons Adaptive – Interim Corporate Transactions Advisory Lawyer

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 firms 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 . Main purpose of the role Simmons Adaptive are keen to hear from corporate transactions advisory lawyers who are interested in supporting a prominent financial institution on an interim basis. This is expected to be a 6 month full-time role with 3 days in the office per week. The role will encompass a broad range of advisory work including but not limited to : Reviewing and negotiating engagement letters terms of business confidentiality agreements accountants engagement letters release letters and fairness opinion letters. Advising and assisting on an ad hoc basis in relation to transaction related issues. Providing legal support in connection with ad hoc projects as required including projects related to legal and regulatory change. Providing legal advice to other group functions including Finance and HR. Person specification You are a qualified lawyer with a minimum of 4 years PQE. You have experience of mandate letters Terms of Business and NDAs in connection M&A transaction advisory work. You have excellent written skills. You have the ability to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels. You have the ability to build effective relationships including as a member of a small team. You have first class organisational skills and show good attention to detail. You have the ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines. 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 You will have the backing of a leading international law firm. Previous Simmons Adaptive Applicants If you have previously interviewed for a position with Simmons & Simmons Adaptive we want to reassure you that we aim to actively consider all interviewed candidates for our current vacancies. If you wish to enquire about this position we kindly request that you contact the Adaptive team via email rather than reapplying through this advert. 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. Required Experience Unclear Seniority Key Skills Time Management,Microsoft Office,Communication skills,Computer Skills,Microsoft Word,Banking,Legal Research,Microsoft Powerpoint,Microsoft Excel,Underwriting,Phone Etiquette Employment Type Full-Time Experience years Vacancy 1 #J-18808-Ljbffr