About the Role
We are seeking experienced corporate lawyers to join our growing Private Markets team in London or Bristol. The successful candidate will advise on a range of transactions, including private M&A, joint ventures, reorganisations, and corporate advisory for premium clients across our core sectors. This role offers the opportunity to work on challenging, complex, high-value, and high-profile transactions, often with an international element, in collaboration with partners and associates internationally.
Responsibilities
- Advise on a range of transactions, including private M&A, joint ventures, reorganisations and corporate advisory for premium clients across our core sectors.
- Work on challenging, complex, high-value and often high-profile transactions, frequently with an international element.
- Collaborate with partners and associates in London, Bristol and internationally, as part of a collegiate and supportive international group.
Requirements
- Qualified lawyer with 3-6 years PQE.
- Strong focus on Private M&A transactions, ideally gained within a leading international firm.
- Experience of working with clients within the Asset Management & Investment Funds sector is desirable.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate complex analysis clearly and concisely.
- Ability to work quickly and effectively to tight deadlines.
- Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively as part of a wider team.
- Desire to be part of a diverse and progressive team.
Skills
- Private M&A transactions
- Interpersonal skills
- Clear and concise communication
- Working quickly and effectively
- Working to tight deadlines
- Autonomous work
- Team collaboration
- Data science and technology application
Location
- London
- Bristol
Work Type
- Hybrid working model (minimum three days in-office, subject to role and client needs)
Experience Level
- 3-6 years PQE
Education Level
- Qualified lawyer
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive compensation package, including bonuses
Benefits
- Private medical insurance
- Pension contribution
- Global skills academy offering extensive learning opportunities
- Integration of traditional legal expertise with innovative Simmons & Simmons Solutions
- Vibrant social and sports committees
- Art collections featuring renowned artists
About the Company
- Our international Corporate practice operates across the firm’s network of offices in Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
- Our clients include asset managers, investment funds, national and multinational corporations and global financial institutions.
- We combine our transactional expertise with in-depth sector experience focusing on our chosen sectors: Asset Management & Investment Funds; Financial Institutions; TMT; Health Care and Life Sciences; and Energy, Natural Resources, and Infrastructure.
- Our UK Corporate team focuses on M&A, public and private transactions for asset management and investment funds, Private Equity, joint ventures and reorganisations, corporate governance and listed company advisory, and equity capital markets.
- We have an ambitious growth strategy focused on delivering premium work for premium clients in our chosen sectors in a way which supports our firm’s purpose of building a next generation law firm.
- We differentiate ourselves through our combination of individual experience, deep sector knowledge, our collaborative approach and innovative application of data science and technology – together this delivers better client outcomes.
- Our focus on wellbeing, career progression and collaborative culture supports our people and allows them to develop and thrive whilst delivering excellent client service.
- Simmons & Simmons is a place where dynamic minds thrive.
- Our culture is built on work that matters, you will work on inspirational and thought-provoking projects, using your influence to create positive impact for our clients, society and the planet.
- We also ensure that everyone’s voice is heard from day one, irrespective of job title, qualification, or background.
- You’ll be encouraged to have an enquiring mind and share ideas that can drive the firm forward.
- Through innovative learning and development opportunities, you will be provided with a platform to excel, enabling you to exceed your career ambitions and do things you never thought were possible.
- Recognition as a Stonewall Top Global Employer and a Top 75 Employer for Social Mobility.
- The introduction of a Strategic Advisory Council to drive strategic initiatives in line with our mission.
Equal Opportunity
- We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment, offering equal employment opportunities to all applicants irrespective of sex, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, and more.
- Flexible working arrangements are supported, and we strive to make our roles accessible to all.
- Our employee networks offer additional support, detailed in our D&I Information booklet provided during the recruitment process.
- We value diversity and encourage applications from those who are passionate and willing to grow with us, even if not all requirements are met.
- Your unique experiences and perspectives are welcomed here.
