Interim Derivatives Lawyer - Flexible Resourcing

Simmons & Simmons; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons & Simmons Adaptive in London is seeking an interim derivatives lawyer to support clients on upcoming assignments. You will bring expertise in equity and OTC derivatives, prime brokerage, and trading documentation, operating in a fast‑moving, client‑facing environment.

As part of a flexible resourcing team, you will work under a sponsoring Partner, access firm resources, and engage with client teams to deliver high‑quality legal advice on complex derivative transactions and documentation

Qualifications

• You are a qualified lawyer with derivatives experience.
• You are able to work in a dynamic and fast moving environment.
• You have excellent organisation skills with the ability to effectively prioritise workloads.

Responsibilities

• Carry out derivative-related transactional work for clients on assignments.
• Provide legal support on derivative documentation and negotiations for client matters.

Skills

Equity derivatives

OTC derivatives

Prime brokerage

Trading documentation

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

Simmons & Simmons Adaptive in London is seeking an interim derivatives lawyer to support clients on upcoming assignments. You will bring expertise in equity and OTC derivatives, prime brokerage, and trading documentation, operating in a fast‑moving, client‑facing environment.

As part of a flexible resourcing team, you will work under a sponsoring Partner, access firm resources, and engage with client teams to deliver high‑quality legal advice on complex derivative transactions and documentation