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Key requirements
1/2+ PQE, gained at a leading City firm A solid 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 a keen attention to detail
The role
Simmons & Simmons is seeking an Associate with 2+ years of PQE to join their Blockchain practice in London or Bristol. This role will focus on transactional mandates, and regulatory and structuring issues related to digital assets and tokenisation within the Structured Finance & Derivatives team.
What you'll do
- Advise on transactional mandates relating to digital assets, building on a 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 cryptoassets firms, banks, asset managers, funds and corporates
- Work as part of cross-practice, cross-border teams, collaborating with colleagues across our Bristol, London and global offices
- Take real responsibility for matters, help supervise and develop junior members of the team, and build strong relationships with clients and colleagues alike
- Play an active role in marketing and business development to help grow this new practice
What we're looking for
1/2+ PQE, gained at a leading City firm
A solid 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 a keen attention to detail
A self-starter comfortable with the opportunity to help build and shape a growing practice
Strong client focus, with a willingness to get actively involved in marketing and business development
Commercially driven and able to work effectively as part of a diverse and inclusive team
Flexibility and a willingness to work additional hours on occasion as required
Excellent academics
Benefits
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
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Associate - Digital Assets
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London / Bristol
London / Bristol