Simmons Adaptive – Interim Transactional Lawyer

Simmons & Simmons; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm is seeking a transactional lawyer with over 4 years of post-qualification experience in LMA-style debt deals to support a global UK bank. The role, which commences in January 2026 for six months, requires a dynamic problem-solver who can meet tight deadlines. You will enjoy access to high-quality roles and resources while being supported by a Simmons sponsor Partner during assignments.

Benefits

Access to high-quality roles

Support from a Partner

Networking events

Access to firm resources

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of post-qualification experience in law.
• Strong understanding of LMA documentation.
• Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-moving environment.
• Excellent organisation skills with the ability to prioritise workloads.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with LMA-style debt deals.
• Engage with clients for resource planning.
• Work collaboratively with the Simmons team.
• Meet tight deadlines effectively.

Skills

Time Management

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Legal Research

Banking

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Powerpoint

Computer Skills

Phone Etiquette

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 is keen to hear from transactional lawyers with experience in LMA-style debt deals to support our client a global UK bank.

This interim role is due to commence in January 2026 for 6 months.

Person specification :

• You will have at least 4 years of post-qualification experience.
• Strong understanding and experience working with LMA documentation.
• 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
• Youll 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 committedto promoting equality and diversity in the firmand 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 & Simmonswe 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 firms 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