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 in Singapore in 2023.
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.
For additional information on the firm, please visit www.simmons-simmons.com.
Main purpose of the role:
- Provide practical advice on Singapore financial services regulation (e.g., licensing/perimeter analysis, conduct and marketing rules, reporting, outsourcing, technology risk and operational resilience) and help the business implement compliant solutions.
- Monitor regulatory developments, coordinate impact assessments and drive implementation/horizonscanning workstreams.
- Review clientfacing and product collateral for regulatory compliance (including crossborder distribution considerations in APAC).
- Support regulatory interaction and inquiries, and prepare materials for engagements with authorities where required.
- Draft, review and negotiate regulatory and commercial documents (e.g., distribution/marketing agreements, outsourcing and service arrangements, policy frameworks and playbooks).
Person specification:
- Qualified lawyer with c. 34 years PQE; Singapore qualification preferred (other commonlaw qualifications considered with strong SG experience).
- Solid track record advising on Singapore financial regulatory matters in private practice or inhouse.
- Strong drafting/negotiation skills and the ability to translate complex rules into clear, commercial guidance.
- Comfortable operating autonomously on daytoday BAU while escalating risksensitive issues appropriately.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
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.
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.
