Simmons Adaptive – Asset Management Lawyer – Fixed Term Contract

Simmons Adaptive – Asset Management Lawyer – Fixed Term Contract

About Us

Simmons & Simmons Adaptive:

Clients today need flexible resourcing solutions to meet the changing demands of the marketplace.

In response to this, we launched Simmons Adaptive (Adaptive) in London in October 2014, Hong Kong in 2022 and Singapore in 2023.

Adaptive is the firm's flexible resourcing solution designed to strengthen client relationships by providing a solution that meets both the needs of the firm and our clients.

Through Adaptive, we provide additional value to our clients by extending the current services we already provide through a trusted network of external lawyers who are vetted, mentored, and supported by us.

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 firm's resources and Know-how and have the opportunity to be involved in training and development at the Firm.

Main purpose of the role:

Simmons Adaptive is currently seeking asset management legal consultants with Japanese language skills for a live client assignment with one of the firm’s key global banking clients.

Person specification:

• You are a qualified Solicitor with training from a top tier law firm.
  
  
• You are fluent in Japanese and have experience working as a solicitor supporting teams in Japan.
  
  
• You have experience working on a range of asset management matters, such as private fund formation, working closely with product and investment teams to mitigate any legal risks involved with the structures and the proposed investments, and liaising with external counsel for relevant work.
  
  
• You have experience and good knowledge of setting up fund structures, negotiation, providing regulatory advice, as well as private equity.
  
  
• You have a strong commercial sense.
  
  
• You have excellent communication and time management skills.
  
  

Why you should join Simmons Adaptive:

• You will have access to high-quality roles and work within Simmons & Simmons’ market-leading clients.
  
  
• You’ll 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’ll be given flexibility to work where and when you want.
  
  
• You will have the backing of a leading international law firm.