Simmons Adaptive –Regulatory Lawyer – Fixed Term Contract

Simmons Adaptive – Regulatory Lawyer – Fixed Term Contract Overview 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. Responsibilities Provide legal advice on contractual arrangements, memoranda of understanding, and cooperative agreements. Advise on a broad range of legal issues affecting statutory bodies and the exercise of their functions. Interpret and apply relevant legislation, anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing laws, and associated codes and guidelines. Support internal divisions on legal aspects of policy initiatives and contribute to project-specific legal work. Qualifications Qualified lawyer in Hong Kong with a minimum of 5 years’ post-qualification experience. Strong proficiency in contract law and legal frameworks governing statutory bodies. Familiarity with financial regulatory legislation and compliance standards. Demonstrated ability to advise on policy development and cross-functional projects. Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments. Benefits 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 Firm’s 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. 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. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Legal Industries Law Practice #J-18808-Ljbffr