About Us
Simmons & Simmons Adaptive provides flexible resourcing solutions to meet client demands. We emphasize recruiting and retaining staff who meet our high standards. As an Adaptive consultant you will be supported by a sponsoring Partner and a client team, with access to the firm’s resources and opportunities for training and development.
Simmons Adaptive is the flexible resourcing team for the leading international law firm Simmons & Simmons. For more information please visit www.simmons-simmons.com.
Main purpose of the role
Simmons Adaptive is seeking an interim contentious construction lawyer to support our Dispute Resolution practice group at Simmons & Simmons.
Person specification
- England & Wales qualified lawyer with proven experience in construction disputes, gained within a leading private practice.
- Extensive UK domestic court work experience.
- Ideally experience with building safety related disputes.
- Strong experience in contentious construction law, including litigation, arbitration and adjudication.
- Experience with standard form construction contracts (JCT, NEC, FIDIC, etc.).
- Problem solver with a collaborative approach.
- Ability to work in a dynamic and fast moving environment.
- Ability to work quickly and effectively to tight deadlines; excellent organisation with the ability to prioritise workloads.
- Right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship is not available).
Why you should join Simmons Adaptive
- Access to high-quality roles and work with Simmons & Simmons’ market-leading clients.
- Support from a sponsor Partner whilst on external assignment.
- Access to the Firm’s resources and know-how on assignment.
- Invitation to in-person and virtual networking events exclusively for Adaptive consultants, along with firmwide webinars and events.
- Backing of a leading international law firm.
Previous Simmons Adaptive Applicants
If you have previously interviewed for a position with Simmons & Simmons Adaptive, we actively consider all interviewed candidates for current vacancies. If you wish to enquire about this position, please contact the Adaptive team via email rather than reapplying through this advert.
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 identity, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy, maternity and paternity. This also includes incidents of discrimination and harassment.
- The firm seeks to attract and retain talented people from diverse backgrounds and cultures, and supports flexible working arrangements where possible.
Background screening
All recruits will go through our background screening process. Depending on the position this may include a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) certificate. We undertake not to discriminate unfairly against any subject of a DBS certificate. The firm’s policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders is available on request.
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