Simmons Adaptive - Interim Tech and IP Lawyer

Simmons & Simmons; Camden Town; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm is seeking a technology and IP lawyer for a 12-month assignment, focusing on AI technology issues for their energy client. This role requires excellent communication skills and a background in technology and IP law. The position offers hybrid working with 3 days in the office. Ideal candidates will have experience advising on AI-related risks, and the firm promotes equality and diversity in hiring.

Benefits

Access to high-quality roles

Support from a sponsoring Partner

Networking events for consultants

Flexibility in work location

Resources and Know-how from the firm

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with commercial experience across a range of matters.
• Experience in advising on AI-related risks is preferred.
• In-house or private practice experience is considered.

Responsibilities

• Manage legal and regulatory issues associated with AI and technology.
• Work on IP matters related to energy clients.
• Collaborate effectively as part of a wider team.

Skills

Commercial legal experience

Experience in technology and IP

Advising on AI-related risks

Interpersonal skills

Communication of complex analysis

Self-motivated team player

Job description

Overview

Simmons Adaptive is currently searching for a technology and IP lawyer, to support for an assignment lasting up to 12 months. You will be working with one of our energy clients, focusing on issues associated with the use of AI technology. This will be on a full-time basis, and will involve managing legal and regulatory issues associated with AI, technology and IP matters. This is a hybrid working arrangement with 3 days per week in the office.

Responsibilities

• You are a qualified lawyer with commercial experience across a range of matters, ideally including technology and IP.
• You will ideally have some experience in advising on AI-related risks.
• You will ideally be working in-house however those from a private practice background will be considered.
• You will ideally have experience working in the energy sector.
• You have excellent interpersonal skills and able to communicate complex analysis in a clear and concise manner.
• You can work autonomously but can also collaborate effectively as part of the wider team.
• You are a self-motivated team player, with a desire to develop strong relationships and excellent time management skills.
• You will be required to hold the relevant right to work for the UK, visa sponsorship is not available via Adaptive.

About Simmons Adaptive

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.

Why you should join Simmons Adaptive

• You will have access to high-quality roles and work within Simmons & Simmons' market-leading clients.
• You will have support from a Simmons & Simmons sponsor Partner whilst on external assignment.
• You will be given access to the Firm's 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 be given flexibility to work where and when you want.
• 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.