Simmons Adaptive - Singapore - Simmons & Simmons

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    Singapore

    time type

    Full time

    posted on

    Posted 2 Days Ago

    job requisition id

    JR100691

    About UsSimmons & Simmons Adaptive:
    Clients today need flexible resourcing solutions to meet the changing demands of the marketplace.

    In response to this, we launched Simmons Adaptive ("Adaptive") in London in October 2014, Hong Kong in 2022 and, most recently, in Singapore in 2023.Adaptive is the firm's flexible resourcing solution designed to strengthen client relationships by providing a solution that meets both the needs of the firm and our clients.

    Through Adaptive, we provide additional value to our clients by extending the current services we already provide through a trusted network of external lawyers who are vetted, mentored, and supported by us.

    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.

    For additional information on the firm, please visit

    www.simmons-.

    Main purpose of the role:

    Simmons Adaptive is currently searching for an experienced corporate/ commercial contracts lawyer to join our client, an energy trading company, in Singapore.

    This is assignment is to cover a period of maternity leave and is expected to run for ~5 months from mid-April 2024.The consultant will be covering the sole Regional Counsel for APAC - some of their work will transfer to the legal team in London and so this is expected to be a part time role to cover BAU work, and will chiefly focus on commercial contracts.

    Commodities experience highly desirable as there may be some advisory work relating to trade finance.


    Person specification:
    You are a common law qualified Solicitor with training from a top tier law firm.

    You have excellent English language skills required (spoken and written).You have at a minimum of 10 years post qualification experience if Singapore qualified (equivalent to a minimum of 8 years PQE if qualified in the UK/ other common law jurisdiction).You can work autonomously but can also collaborate effectively as part of the wider team.

    You have excellent communication and time management skills.

    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.
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