Simmons Adaptive – Interim Consultant Lawyer - Dubai

Simmons & Simmons; Dubai; On-site; AED 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons & Simmons in Dubai offers a flexible resourcing model through its Adaptive consultancy. Lawyers are engaged on external assignments with access to firm resources and partner sponsorship.

We seek qualified lawyers across PQE levels with experience in Commercial, Corporate, Financial Services Regulatory, Global Markets or Banking & Finance, who can work autonomously yet collaborate in a fast‑moving environment. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyers with relevant private practice or in‑house experience.
• Strong technical expertise in one or more listed practice areas.
• Commercial and pragmatic approach to legal advice.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultancy on diverse legal matters for Adaptive clients.
• Collaborate with client teams and Simmons partners on assignments.
• Manage workload effectively and meet tight deadlines.

Skills

Commercial

Corporate

Financial Services Regulatory

Global Markets

Banking & Finance

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

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 www.simmons-simmons.com.

Main purpose of the role

As demand for flexible legal talent continues to grow across the Middle East, we are keen to connect with lawyers interested in consultancy opportunities with Simmons & Simmons and a broad range of Adaptive clients across the region

We are especially keen to hear from lawyers, at all levels of PQE and seniority, who have experience in the following areas:

• Commercial
• Corporate
• Financial Services Regulatory
• Global Markets
• Banking & Finance

Person specification:

• Qualified lawyers with relevant experience gained in private practice and/or in-house legal teams
• Strong technical expertise within one or more of the areas listed above
• Commercial and pragmatic approach to legal advice
• You are a problem solver and offer a collaborative approach.
• You are able to work in a dynamic and fast moving environment.
• You are able to work quickly and effectively to tight deadlines.
• You have excellent organisation skills with the ability to effectively prioritise workloads.
• You can work autonomously but can also collaborate as part of the wider team.
• You will be 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.