Simmons Adaptive – Interim Competition Lawyer

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Simmons & 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.

Main purpose of the role:

Simmons Adaptive are keen to hear from competition lawyers who are interested in supporting the Competition practice group at Simmons & Simmons.

This is expected to be a full‑time role for an initial term of 3 months, with two‑to‑three days in the London office.

We are interested in applicants across the full spectrum of seniorities, starting at 3 years PQE.

Person specification:

• You are a qualified lawyer with 3+ years competition experience from a leading private practice or in‑house setting.
• You can work autonomously but can also collaborate as part of the wider team.
• You have a commercially driven mindset.
• You are able to work in a dynamic and fast‑moving environment.
• You are able to work quickly and effectively to tight deadlines.
• You have excellent organisation skills with the ability to effectively prioritise workloads.
• You will be required to hold the relevant right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship is not available).

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 firm’s 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 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 would encourage you to discuss this with us if you are interested.

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.