Our people define us. In an increasingly complex and challenging business environment, we're responsive to our people's needs.We're focused on attracting and retaining top talent.
Clients today need flexible resourcing solutions to
meet the changing demands of the marketplace. Simmons & Simmons
has always been willing to adapt and embrace new forms of service
delivery to meet changing client demands. Simmons Adaptive is a
flexible resourcing solution to meet client requirements at the same
high quality you expect from Simmons & Simmons. We understand
that our firm is equal only to the strengths of our people and place
great emphasis on recruiting and retaining staff who meet our high
standards.
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.
Main purpose of the role:
Simmons Adaptive are keen to hear from interim lawyers
who have a strong background in non-contentious construction law.
Our client is happy to accommodate either full time or
part time availability. This will be initially for a six-month
assignment.
This role would suit a Construction Lawyer with at
least two years PQE, legal consultants with any level of experience
are invited to apply.
Person specification:
Qualified lawyer with training for a top tier law
firm
Strong background in construction law, either
non-contentious or contentious
Motivated and self-starting attitude with the ability
to work autonomously but also part of the wider team
Quick thinking and detail driven
Excellent communication skills
Organised and pro active in your approach
Firm Introduction:
Simmons & Simmons is a leading international law
firm, providing clients with commercially aware legal advice,
whenever and wherever they need it. We have over 1,600 people
situated in key business and financial centres across Europe, the
Middle East, and Asia.
For additional information on the firm, please visit
our website at www.simmons-simmons.com.
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.