Impress employers and recruiters.
Choose from hundreds of resume examples.

Target Resume Now

About the Role

The Structured Finance & Derivatives team advises on complex and innovative structured products, derivatives, and structured finance transactions across various asset classes. This role involves working on sophisticated domestic and cross-border matters, advising leading financial institutions and asset managers on transaction structuring, execution, and regulatory considerations. The position offers exposure to complex transactions and the opportunity to manage client relationships and mentor junior lawyers.

Responsibilities

Work on a broad range of sophisticated domestic and cross-border structured products matters.
Advise leading financial institutions, asset managers, and other market participants on transaction structuring, execution, and related regulatory considerations.
Take ownership of significant transaction workstreams.
Manage day-to-day client relationships.
Play a key role in the successful delivery of complex matters.
Work closely with colleagues across Financial Markets, Capital Markets, and Financial Regulation.
Provide commercially focused advice and support clients on interesting transactions.
Supervise and mentor junior lawyers.
Contribute to business development initiatives.
Support the continued growth and success of the practice.

Requirements

Qualified solicitor in England & Wales (or equivalent common law jurisdiction).
3+ years' post-qualification experience with strong exposure to structured products work gained within a leading practice.
Experience working with investment banks, asset managers, financial institutions or other sophisticated financial market participants.
Strong technical and transaction management skills.
Ability to take ownership of matters and client relationships.
Collaborative and commercially-minded.
Interest in mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to the continued growth of the practice.

Skills

Structured products
Derivatives
Structured finance
Transaction structuring
Transaction execution
Regulatory considerations
Client relationship management
Mentoring junior lawyers
Business development

Location

London
Bristol

Work Type

Hybrid working model (minimum three days in-office)
Full-time

Experience Level

Supervising Associate or Managing Associate (3+ PQE)

Education Level

Qualified solicitor

Salary/Compensations

Competitive compensation package, including bonuses

Benefits

Bonuses
Private medical insurance
Pension contribution
Global skills academy offering extensive learning opportunities
Integration of traditional legal expertise with innovative Simmons & Simmons Solutions
Recognition as a Stonewall Top Global Employer and a Top 75 Employer for Social Mobility
Vibrant social and sports committees
Art collections featuring renowned artists
Introduction of a Strategic Advisory Council

About the Company

Simmons & Simmons is a place where dynamic minds thrive.
Culture is built on work that matters, inspirational and thought-provoking projects.
Encourages an enquiring mind and sharing ideas.
Provides a platform for growth through innovative learning and development.
International team across Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
Focuses on solving complex challenges and shaping a better future.
A place for ideas, skills, ambition and innovation.
Values personal growth and professional challenge.
Operates with trust, respect, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to quality.

Equal Opportunity

Dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment.
Offers equal employment opportunities across all spectrums of race, ethnicity, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, and more.
Supports flexible working arrangements.
Strives to make roles accessible to all.
Employee networks offer additional support.
Values diversity and encourages applications from those who are passionate and willing to grow, even if not all requirements are met.
Unique experiences and perspectives are welcomed.