Simmons Adaptive – Interim Legal Counsel - ESG page is loaded
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Simmons & Simmons Adaptive:
Clients today need flexible resourcing solutions to meet the changing demands of the marketplace. Simmons & Simmons has always been willing to adapt and embrace new forms of service delivery to meet changing client demands. Simmons Adaptive is a flexible resourcing solution to meet client requirements at the same high quality you expect from Simmons & Simmons. We understand that our firm is equal only to the strengths of our people and place great emphasis on recruiting and retaining staff who meet our high standards.
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.
Simmons Adaptive is the flexible resourcing team for leading international law firm, Simmons & Simmons. For additional information on the firm, please visit www.simmons-simmons.com .
Main purpose of the role:
Simmons Adaptive are currently working with a large investment manager who are seeking a lawyer with ESG experience.
The client is looking to bring on board a consultant who has particular subject matter expertise on sustainable finance and other ESG measures and initiatives.
The role entails delivering expert counsel and analytical insights on the legal and regulatory mandates stemming from European (EU and UK) directives, regulations, and guidelines related to sustainable finance and the wider Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) domains. Additionally the position involves advising on the pragmatic execution and assimilation of these regulatory obligations into practice.
This role is to start in mid-April on a full-time basis for 6-months. Office presence is encouraged where possible at either their London or Leeds office.
Person specification:
Why you should join Simmons Adaptive:
Equal opportunities:
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.
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