Simmons Adaptive – Interim Sanctions Lawyer

Simmons & Simmons; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Adaptive is seeking a qualified sanctions advisory lawyer to join our flexible resourcing team. You will work with a sponsoring Partner and client teams on external assignments, bringing rigorous sanctions expertise to bear in fast‑moving environments.

This full‑time role starts in December and requires the ability to work autonomously while collaborating with the wider Simmons Adaptive and firm teams. You will access the firm's resources and know‑how on assignment.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with sanctions advisory experience from a leading private practice.
• Problem solver with a collaborative approach.
• Able to work in a dynamic and fast-moving environment.
• Able to work quickly and effectively to tight deadlines.
• Excellent organisation skills with the ability to prioritise workloads.
• Autonomous yet capable of collaborating as part of a wider team.
• UK right to work (visa sponsorship not available).

Skills

Sanctions advisory

Problem solving

Collaboration

Time management

Autonomous

Team player

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

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.

About Us

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 sanctions advisory lawyers who are interested in supporting a key client at Simmons & Simmons.

This is expected to be a full-time role starting in December.

Person specification

• You are a qualified lawyer with sanctions advisory experience from a leading private practice.
• 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.

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.