Simmons Adaptive – Interim Derivatives Lawyer

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 Adaptive - Interim Derivatives Lawyer page is loaded## Simmons Adaptive - Interim Derivatives Lawyerlocations: Londontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR102291**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 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 .**Main purpose of the role:**Simmons Adaptive are keen to hear from derivatives lawyers who are interested in supporting Simmons & Simmons clients on upcoming assignments.We're keen to hear from Lawyers with the following experience:* Equity Derivatives* OTC Derivatives* Prime Brokerage* Trading Documentation Negotiation**Person specification:*** You are a qualified lawyer with derivatives experience.* 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 he 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.**Previous Simmons Adaptive Applicants:**If you have previously interviewed for a position with Simmons & Simmons Adaptive, we want to reassure you that we aim to actively consider all interviewed candidates for our current vacancies. If you wish to enquire about this position, we kindly request that you contact the Adaptive team via email rather than reapplying through this advert.**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.Every day, our expert teams across Europe, the Middle East and Asia come together to solve some of the world's most complex challenges. We're an international melting pot of perspectives and experiences, united in helping to shape a better future for our clients, our people and our communities.A place for ideas, skills, ambition and innovation. For personal growth and professional challenge. For powering success through trust, respect, integrity and an unwavering commitment to quality.