Simmons Adaptive – Trade Finance Lawyer - Singapore - Simmons & Simmons

    Simmons & Simmons
    Simmons & Simmons Singapore

    8 hours ago

    Legal
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    About Us

    Simmons & Simmons Adaptive:

    In today's dynamic market, our clients require versatile resourcing and talent solutions to adapt to their shifting demands and talent shortages. To address this challenge, we introduced Simmons Adaptive ("Adaptive") in London in 2014, followed by expansions to Hong Kong in 2022 and Singapore in 2024.

    Adaptive serves as our flexible interim resourcing model, aimed at enhancing client relationships by offering a people solution that caters to both the Simmons & Simmons and our clients' requirements. Through Adaptive, we enrich our client service by leveraging a reputable network of external lawyers who are carefully selected, guided, and supported by our team.

    As an Adaptive consultant, you will receive comprehensive support from the Simmons & Simmons team, including a sponsoring Partner and a dedicated client team. We encourage regular interaction with your team to foster a collaborative environment. Additionally, you will have access to the firm's resources and expertise, along with opportunities for professional training and development within the Firm.

    For additional information on the firm, please visit www.simmons-

    Main purpose of the role:

    Simmons Adaptive is currently searching for a commonwealth qualified lawyer to join our client on a 5 to 6 month assignment starting asap. The role will focus on all aspects of trade finance for the transactional banking team.

    Key duties include:
    • Provide legal advice on a wide range of trade finance products and transactions, including letters of credit, guarantees, and supply chain finance, across Singapore and Hong Kong.
    • Draft, review, and negotiate trade finance documentation to ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements in both jurisdictions.
    • Advise on regulatory and compliance matters, including MAS and HKMA regulations, AML, and sanctions.
    • Support dispute resolution and enforcement actions related to trade finance transactions in Singapore and Hong Kong.
    • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to manage legal risks and support business initiatives regionally.

    Person specification:
    • A commonwealth qualified lawyer with relevant Transactional banking experience gained from private practice and financial institutions.
    • You have excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
    • You have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively and with people at all levels of the organization.
    • You are based in Singapore or Hong Kong.

    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'll 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.

    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.
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