Managing Associate - Digital Assets at Simmons & Simmons

The role

Simmons & Simmons is seeking a Managing Associate with 5+ years of PQE to join its Digital Assets practice in London or Bristol. This role focuses on advising clients on transactional, regulatory, and structuring issues related to cryptoassets and tokenisation within the firm's Structured Finance & Derivatives team.

What you'll do

Lead transactions and take day-to-day responsibility for the delivery of matters, working closely with the partner and wider team
Advise on transactional mandates relating to digital assets, building on a strong structured finance or derivatives foundation
Advise on regulatory and structuring matters relating to digital assets and tokenisation, working closely with our specialist financial regulatory lawyers
Draft, review and negotiate transaction and structured finance documentation for an international client base of cryptoasset firms, banks, asset managers, funds and corporates
Take an active role with clients, including leading discussions, providing commercial input and developing strong client relationships
Work as part of cross-practice, cross-border teams, collaborating with colleagues across our Bristol, London and global offices
Supervise and support associates and trainees and take an active role in developing junior members of the team
Play an active role in marketing and business development, helping to support the continued growth of the digital assets practice

What we're looking for

5+ PQE, gained at a leading City or equivalent firm

A strong structured finance or derivatives background is essential, either in a transactional or regulatory setting

Genuine interest in crypto, digital assets, tokenisation and emerging technologies

Strong technical, drafting and analytical skills, with the ability to lead transactions and take responsibility for the day-to-day management of matters

Strong client-facing skills and confidence taking an active role in client discussions

A self-starter who is comfortable helping to build and shape a growing practice

Strong interest in marketing and business development

Ability to supervise and support the development of more junior lawyers

Benefits

Competitive compensation package, including bonuses

Private medical insurance

Pension contribution

A global skills academy offering extensive learning opportunities for all employees

A hybrid working model, requiring a minimum of three days in-office, subject to role and client needs

Managing Associate - Digital Assets

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