Lead Associate, Digital Assets & Tokenisation

Simmons & Simmons; West of England; On-site; GBP 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons & Simmons is seeking a Managing Associate (5+ PQE) to join our growing digital assets practice within the market-leading Structured Finance & Derivatives team, based in Bristol or London. The role offers exposure to cryptoassets and tokenisation, with a clear path to leadership and client responsibility.

The successful candidate will lead on transactions, supervise junior lawyers, and work closely with clients across international matters.

Qualifications

• 5+ PQE gained at a leading City or equivalent firm.
• Strong structured finance or derivatives background, transactional or regulatory.
• Genuine interest in crypto, digital assets, tokenisation and emerging technologies.
• Strong drafting and analytical skills, with ability to lead transactions.
• Strong client-facing skills and confidence in client discussions.
• A self-starter who can help build a growing practice.
• Strong interest in marketing and business development.
• Ability to supervise and support the development of junior lawyers.

Responsibilities

• Lead transactions and take day-to-day responsibility for delivery, working with the partner and team.
• Advise on mandates relating to digital assets, building on a strong structured finance/derivatives foundation.
• Advise on regulatory and structuring matters relating to digital assets and tokenisation.
• Draft, review and negotiate documentation for international cryptoasset clients, banks, asset managers, funds and corporates.
• Lead discussions with clients and develop strong client relationships.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Bristol, London and global offices.
• Supervise and mentor associates and trainees.
• Support marketing and business development for the digital assets practice.

Skills

5+ PQE

Structured finance/derivatives

Crypto/digital assets interest

Drafting and analytical skills

Client-facing skills

Leadership/supervising juniors

Marketing/business development

Self-starter

Job description

Simmons & Simmons is seeking a Managing Associate (5+ PQE) to join our growing digital assets practice within the market-leading Structured Finance & Derivatives team, based in Bristol or London. The role offers exposure to cryptoassets and tokenisation, with a clear path to leadership and client responsibility.

The successful candidate will lead on transactions, supervise junior lawyers, and work closely with clients across international matters.