Simmons Adaptive – Funds Lawyer

GFL Environmental Inc.; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm is seeking qualified lawyers with funds experience to join their Adaptive team in London. Successful candidates will support clients on assignments involving fund structuring and ESG regulations, while enjoying access to high-quality roles and support from senior partners. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work under tight deadlines are essential for this role.

Benefits

Access to high-quality roles

Support from a sponsor Partner

Access to firm’s resources

Qualifications

• You are a qualified lawyer with funds experience.
• Experience in fund structuring, distribution and offering documentation.
• Good working knowledge of ESG regulations.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate complex analysis.
• Ability to work quickly and effectively to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support clients on upcoming assignments in funds.
• Engage with a sponsoring Partner and client team.
• Work autonomously and collaborate with the wider team.

Skills

Funds experience

Fund structuring

ESG regulations knowledge

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to work to tight deadlines

Job description

**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 firm's 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 looking for funds lawyers to support our clients on upcoming assignments. As funds continues to be a key area of demand for our clients, we are looking to grow our talent pool with skilled individuals across the full spectrum of seniorities who are ready to take on new challenges.**Person specification:*** You are a qualified lawyer with funds experience.* You will have experience in fund structuring, distribution and offering documentation.* You will have good working knowledge of ESG regulations.* You will have strong interpersonal skills and able to communicate complex analysis in a clear and concise manner.* You are able to work quickly and effectively to tight deadlines.* You can work autonomously but can also collaborate as part of the wider team.* You are required to hold the relevant right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship is not available).**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 will have the backing of a leading international law firm.**Equal opportunities:*** We are committed to promoting equality and diversity in the firm and 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 & Simmons we 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 firm's policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders is available on request.Every day, our expert teams across Europe, the Middle East and Asia come together to solve some of the world’s most complex challenges. We’re an international melting pot of perspectives and experiences, united in helping to shape a better future for our clients, our people and our communities. A place for ideas, skills, ambition and innovation. For personal growth and professional challenge. For powering success through trust, respect, integrity and an unwavering commitment to quality.