Commercial Technology Consultant

Simmons & Simmons; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm is seeking a Commercial Technology Consultant in London to manage commercial and technology contracts for asset management clients. This full-time role involves working closely with a supportive team and offers the opportunity for professional development and networking. Ideal candidates will have expertise in commercial contracts and project management skills, comfortable working autonomously while also collaborating effectively. The role is office-based with a vibrant legal environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Networking events

Access to firm resources

Qualifications

• Must have experience with commercial and technology contracts.
• Experience in hedge fund asset management or financial services is preferred.
• Strong project management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist asset management clients with contracts.
• Collaborate with the Simmons & Simmons team.
• Participate in training and development programs.

Skills

Commercial contracts expertise

Technology contracts knowledge

Project management skills

Data and process design

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Simmons Adaptive – Commercial Technology Consultant – London, England, UK

Simmons & Simmons Adaptive provides flexible resourcing solutions to meet the changing demands of the marketplace. As a commercial and technology contracts consultant you will be fully supported by the Simmons & Simmons team with a sponsoring Partner and a client team you will be encouraged to engage with regularly. You will have access to the firm’s resources and know‑how and the opportunity to be involved in training and development at the firm.

Main purpose of the role

We are seeking a consultant lawyer to assist one of our asset management clients with commercial and technology contracts for a 3‑6 month assignment beginning as soon as possible. This will be a full‑time role with 5 days per week in the office in London.

Person specification

• Have previous experience in commercial and technology contracts.
• Have experience working in a hedge fund asset manager or in financial services more generally.
• Have strong project management skills.
• Be comfortable with data and process design.
• Have strong interpersonal skills and can communicate complex analysis in a clear and concise manner.
• Work quickly and effectively to tight deadlines.
• Work autonomously but can also collaborate as part of the wider team.
• Hold the relevant right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship is not available).

Why you should join Simmons Adaptive

• Access to high‑quality roles and work within Simmons & Simmons market‑leading clients.
• Support from a Simmons & Simmons sponsor Partner whilst on external assignment.
• Access to the firm’s resources and know‑how when on assignment.
• Invitation to in‑person and virtual networking events exclusively for Adaptive consultants along with firmwide webinars and events.
• 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.
• 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.

Required Experience

Contract

Key Skills

• Internship
• Account Management
• End User Support
• Information Technology Sales
• Building Electrician

Employment Type

Full‑Time

Experience

Years

Vacancy

1