Qualified lawyer with 8+ years' Asia DCM experience gained in-house or in private practice Strong experience advising on a broad range of debt capital markets transactions, including standalone issuances and programme work Able to manage transactions independently with minimal supervision Familiarity with North Asia markets and cross-border transactions
The role
Simmons & Simmons is seeking an interim Debt Capital Markets Lawyer with 8+ years of experience for its Hong Kong office. This role will focus on supporting North Asia DCM transactions.
What you'll do
Provide legal support on a wide range of Debt Capital Markets (DCM) transactions across North Asia
Independently manage debt issuances, programme establishments and updates, and transaction execution from inception to completion
Review, draft, negotiate, and advise on transaction documentation and related legal matters
Advise on regulatory, legal, and documentation issues relating to capital markets activities
Partner closely with business teams, external counsel, issuers, underwriters, trustees, and other transaction participants
Support the Capital Markets & Advisory business on broader transactional and advisory matters as required
What we're looking for
Qualified lawyer with 8+ years' Asia DCM experience gained in-house or in private practice
Strong experience advising on a broad range of debt capital markets transactions, including standalone issuances and programme work
Able to manage transactions independently with minimal supervision
Familiarity with North Asia markets and cross-border transactions
Strong drafting, negotiation, stakeholder management, and project management skills
Commercially minded and comfortable working in a fast-paced financial services environment
Immediate availability or short notice period preferred
Benefits
Access to high-quality roles and work within Simmons & Simmons’ market-leading clients
Support from a Simmons & Simmons ‘sponsor Partner’ whilst on external assignment
Access to the Firms’ resources and Know-how when on assignment
Invitation to in-person and virtual networking events exclusively for Adaptive consultants, along with firmwide webinars and events