Simmons Adaptive – Interim Equities Derivatives Lawyer

Simmons & Simmons; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Adaptive is seeking an experienced Equities Derivatives Lawyer for a London-based interim assignment, supporting a leading global financial institution. The role requires 8+ years’ PQE and strong expertise in equities derivatives and markets.

This hybrid role offers working 2 days in the office, with access to Simmons Adaptive resources and a sponsor partner. You will respond quickly to deadlines, advise on complex structures, and collaborate across teams.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with at least 8 years’ PQE.
• Substantial equities derivatives or broader markets experience.
• Experience working in fast-paced trading and structuring environments.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and prioritise workloads.
• UK right to work (visa sponsorship not available).

Responsibilities

• Support client on equities derivatives matters for a global financial institution.
• Operate in a fast-paced trading and structuring environment.
• Collaborate with sponsoring partner and client teams to deliver solutions.

Skills

Equities derivatives

Markets/Trading

Legal drafting

Client engagement

Job description

## Simmons Adaptive – Interim Equities Derivatives LawyerApply: London: Full time: Posted Today: JR102318**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 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 www.simmons-simmons.com. **Main purpose of the role:**Simmons Adaptive are keen to hear from Equities Derivatives Lawyers to support one of key clients, a global financial institution.This is an exciting opportunity to operate in a fast-paced trading and structuring environment. This is a full-time opportunity, working a hybrid model with 2 days in the office. **Person specification:*** You are a qualified lawyer with at least 8 years’ PQE, with substantial equities derivatives or broader markets experience.* You will have deep familiarity with Markets/Trading division integration and industry practices.* 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 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.