Simmons Adaptive – Interim Corporate Trust Lawyer

Simmons & Simmons; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm is looking for a corporate trust lawyer to join its Adaptive team in London. This full-time role requires proven experience within a leading practice or in-house environment and the ability to thrive in a dynamic workspace. You will have access to high-quality roles, support from a partner during assignments, and opportunities for development. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and time management abilities, and must hold the right to work in the UK.

Benefits

Support from partner during assignments

Access to resources and know-how

Networking events for Adaptive consultants

Qualifications

• Proven experience in corporate trust from private practice or in-house legal team.
• Collaborative approach with problem-solving ability.
• Excellent organizational skills with prioritization capabilities.
• Right to work in the UK required; visa sponsorship unavailable.

Responsibilities

• Support our internal clients as a corporate trust lawyer in a dynamic environment.
• Work autonomously and collaboratively within the team.

Skills

Time Management

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Computer Skills

Microsoft Word

Banking

Legal Research

Microsoft Powerpoint

Microsoft Excel

Underwriting

Phone Etiquette

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

About Us

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 firms 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 keen to hear from corporate trust lawyers to support our internally across various clients.

This is expected to be a full‑time role with three days in our London office.

Person specification

• You are a qualified lawyer with proven experience in corporate trust gained within a leading private practice or an in‑house legal team.
• 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 firm‑wide 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.

Key Skills

Time Management, Microsoft Office, Communication skills, Computer Skills, Microsoft Word, Banking, Legal Research, Microsoft Powerpoint, Microsoft Excel, Underwriting, Phone Etiquette

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1