Simmons Adaptive - Investments and Pensions Consultant

Simmons & Simmons; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm is seeking a consultant lawyer to assist with retail investments and personal pensions matters for a financial institution client. This 12-month assignment, starting in February 2026, requires a candidate with a financial services regulatory background and in-house experience. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly are essential. The role offers access to high-quality work, support, and networking opportunities within the firm.

Benefits

Access to high-quality roles

Support from a sponsor Partner

Access to firm resources and Know-how

Networking events for consultants

Backing of a leading law firm

Qualifications

• Experience working in-house is required.
• Right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship not available) is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist the investments platform for financial institution clients.
• Provide advice on retail investments and personal pensions.

Skills

Financial services regulatory background

Advising in retail investments and/or personal pensions

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to communicate complex analysis clearly

Ability to work under tight deadlines

Autonomous working and team collaboration

Job description

We are seeking a consultant lawyer to assist the investments platform in one of our financial institution clients with retail investments and personal pensions matters. This will be a 12 month assignment starting in February 2026.

Responsibilities

• Have a financial services regulatory background.
• Have experience advising in retail investments and/or personal pensions.
• Have experience working in-house.
• Strong interpersonal skills and able to communicate complex analysis in a clear and concise manner.
• Able to work quickly and effectively to tight deadlines.
• Can work autonomously but also collaborate as part of the wider team.
• Required right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship is not available).

Benefits

• Access to high-quality roles and work within Simmons & Simmons market‑leading clients.
• Support from a Simmons & Simmons sponsor Partner while on assignment.
• Access to firm resources and Know‑how when on assignment.
• Invitation to in‑person and virtual networking events exclusively for Adaptive consultants and firm‑wide webinars and events.
• 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, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity and paternity. This also includes any incidents of perceptive or associative discrimination and harassment.