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Job Title
Adaptive – Legal Consultant – Trade Finance
Department
Adaptive
Role
Consultant
Job Location
Singapore
Description
About Us
Simmons & 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 we are soon to launch Singapore.
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.
Simmons Adaptive are currently seeking a
trade finance lawyer available for an interim opportunity with our
client, a multinational bank, based in Singapore. This is a ~5 month
maternity cover to start in October. Our client would also consider
those with more generalist banking experience who are happy to
upskill in trade finance.
Person specification:
You are a qualified Solicitor with
training from a top tier law firm.
You have significant post-qualification
experience working on a range of transactional banking and trade
finance matters with excellent judgement and commercial awareness.
You have previous experience in-house,
financial institution experience is highly desirable.
You will have strong interpersonal
skills and be able to communicate complex analysis in a clear and
concise manner.
You can work autonomously but can also
collaborate effectively as part of the wider team.
You have excellent time management
skills.
You are a self-motivated team player,
with a desire to develop strong relationships.
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.