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Join to apply for the Simmons Adaptive – Retail Funds Lawyer – Fixed Term Contract role at Simmons & Simmons

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Join to apply for the Simmons Adaptive – Retail Funds Lawyer – Fixed Term Contract role at Simmons & Simmons

Simmons & Simmons Adaptive: In today's dynamic market, our clients require versatile resourcing and talent solutions to adapt to their shifting demands and talent shortages. To address this challenge, we introduced Simmons Adaptive (

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Area of interest: Governance, Risk Management & Compliance

• Input to Country/Client Business operating model design of relevant FCC and business processes.
• Ensure that there is adequate support (people, processes, tools, frameworks, systems) in the Country/Department for necessary FCC controls
• Implement the vision, strategy, direction and leadership for the Country/Department, consistent with the vision and strategy for FCC and in support of the Group’s strategic direction and growth aspirations

Business

• Supervise associates and analysts for analysing alerts generated by transaction monitoring system as well as other non-automated cases with financial crime or money laundering concerns
• Ensure suspicious transactions are thoroughly investigated and Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) are filed with accurate information in a timely manner
• Ensure the suitability and quality of case data maintained on enterprise case management systems
• Propose control improvements, enhancements and simplifications where appropriate
• Support relevant stakeholders to make decisions based on current and possible future policies, practices, and trends
• Provide advice on AML matters when required and maintain sound working relationship with stakeholders and peers
• Participate in ad-hoc activities such as monitoring of SFC unlicensed entities, system enhancement testing etc.
• Keep up to date of appropriate policies/processes/DOIs to address financial crime risks, aligning with relevant regulatory requirements
• Work with relevant stakeholders on compliance with Group standards relating to AML/Sanctions/ABC

People & Talent

• Ensure participation on appropriate FCC awareness & training (i.e. SAR and financial crime trends, AML investigation outcomes, lessons learnt) within country
• Take personal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics, including regulatory and business conduct, across Standard Chartered Bank
• Ensure the suitability and quality of case data maintained on enterprise case management systems
• Understand technical aspects of systems relevant to CDD, Client Risk Assessments, Name and Transaction Screening, AML Monitoring and Case Management
• Apply Group and FCC policies and processes (AML surveillance, client screening, risk assessment) to manage risks
• Make recommendations (and/or implement) to relevant stakeholders on possible risk management responses to identified risks and/or findings of concerns from investigations
Governance
• Support all control checks undertaken by FCC under the Operational Risk Framework (ORF)
• Collate, analyse and interpret data in reports to senior management and relevant governance/risk committees

Regulatory & Business Conduct

• Display exemplary conduct and live by the Group’s Values and Code of Conduct
• Take personal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics, including regulatory and business conduct, across Standard Chartered Bank. This includes understanding and ensuring compliance with, in letter and spirit, all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and the Group Code of Conduct
• Effectively and collaboratively identify, escalate, mitigate and resolve risk, conduct and compliance matters
• Works with HKMA (AML/CFT examination), Joint Financial Intelligence Unit (SAR filing) and Local Law Enforcement Agencies (Crime Investigation)

Key stakeholders

• Business or Unit heads and managers (for risk management and compliance initiatives)
• Regional and Group FCC colleagues/project teams (system implementation and enhancement)
• Internal/External Audit and Country Operation Risk (for audit and reviews)
• Legal and compliance (for interpretation and consultation on legal and regulatory requirements)
• Regulators and Law Enforcement Agencies (for AML/CTF examinations, SAR filing and crime investigation)
Other Responsibilities
• Embed Here for good and Group’s brand and values in HK FCC
• Perform other responsibilities assigned under Group, Country, Business or Functional policies and procedures.

Our Ideal Candidate

• A recognised university degree or professional qualification in Law / Finance / Accounting / Business or related disciplines
• Minimum 3 years and above (for Associate/Team Lead role) of AML / transaction monitoring experience
• Familiar with local regulatory requirements
• A sound understanding of suitability considerations, and demonstrate them when reviewing alerts or investigating incidents
• Good analytical, reporting writing and methodical skills
• Excellent team player with strong written and oral communications
• Exercise judgment when to escalate or how to investigate a case, as well as the severity of any exception

Role Specific Technical Competencies

• Compliance Policies and Standards
• Compliance Advisory
• Compliance Review and FCC Assurance
• Surveillance (including Screening and Monitoring)
• Investigations
• Compliance Risk Assessment
• Manage Change
• Manage Projects
About Standard Chartered

We're an international bank, nimble enough to act, big enough for impact. For more than 170 years, we've worked to make a positive difference for our clients, communities, and each other. We question the status quo, love a challenge and enjoy finding new opportunities to grow and do better than before. If you're looking for a career with purpose and you want to work for a bank making a difference, we want to hear from you. You can count on us to celebrate your unique talents and we can't wait to see the talents you can bring us.

Our purpose, to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, together with our brand promise, to be here for good are achieved by how we each live our valued behaviours. When you work with us, you'll see how we value difference and advocate inclusion.

Together we:

• Do the right thing and are assertive, challenge one another, and live with integrity, while putting the client at the heart of what we do
• Never settle, continuously striving to improve and innovate, keeping things simple and learning from doing well, and not so well
• Are better together, we can be ourselves, be inclusive, see more good in others, and work collectively to build for the long term
What we offer

In line with our Fair Pay Charter, we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.

• Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance, with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations.
• Time-off including annual leave, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 months maximum) and volunteering leave (3 days), along with minimum global standards for annual and public holiday, which is combined to 30 days minimum.
• Flexible working options based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns.
• Proactive wellbeing support through Unmind, a market-leading digital wellbeing platform, development courses for resilience and other human skills,global Employee Assistance Programme, sick leave, mental health first-aiders and all sorts of self-help toolkits
• A continuous learning culture to support your growth, with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical, virtual and digital learning.
• Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation, one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity, across our teams, business functions and geographies - everyone feels respected and can realise their full potential.
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Join to apply for the Simmons Adaptive - Interim Investigation Lawyer - Fixed Term Contact role at Simmons & Simmons

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Join to apply for the Simmons Adaptive - Interim Investigation Lawyer - Fixed Term Contact role at Simmons & Simmons

Simmons & Simmons Adaptive:

In today's dynamic market, our clients require versatile resourcing and talent solutions to adapt to their shifting demands and talent shortages. To address this challenge, we introduced Simmons Adaptive ("Adaptive") in London in 2014, followed by expansions to Hong Kong in 2022 and Singapore in 2024.

About Us

Simmons & Simmons Adaptive:

In today's dynamic market, our clients require versatile resourcing and talent solutions to adapt to their shifting demands and talent shortages. To address this challenge, we introduced Simmons Adaptive ("Adaptive") in London in 2014, followed by expansions to Hong Kong in 2022 and Singapore in 2024.

Adaptive serves as our flexible interim resourcing model, aimed at enhancing client relationships by offering a people solution that caters to both the Simmons & Simmons and our clients' requirements. Through Adaptive, we enrich our client service by leveraging a reputable network of external lawyers who are carefully selected, guided, and supported by our team.

As an Adaptive consultant, you will receive comprehensive support from the Simmons & Simmons team, including a sponsoring Partner and a dedicated client team. We encourage regular interaction with your team to foster a collaborative environment. Additionally, you will have access to the firm’s resources and expertise, along with opportunities for professional training and development within the Firm.

For additional information on the firm, please visit purpose of the role:

Simmons Adaptive are currently seeking an experienced IP Specialist Lawyer to join our client. As an IP Specialist Lawyer, you will play a crucial role in managing and advising on trademark-related matters. Your expertise in trademark clearance, enforcement, and prosecution will be essential in delivering high-quality legal services to Simmons & Simmons clients. Our client is a global technology leader in digital payments and financial services.

Key duties include:

• Lead and manage internal investigations across key jurisdictions in APAC, including Hong Kong, Singapore, and Tokyo.
• Provide support on major litigation matters as required.
• Work closely with the APAC team and report to the team Director based in London.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external counsel to ensure effective management of cases.
• Deliver high-quality legal advice in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
  
  
  

• 5–10+ years of PQE, with a strong background in litigation and investigations.
• Experience working with financial services clients; preference for consultants with in-house financial services experience.
• Proven ability to work autonomously, take initiative, and add value from day one.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across jurisdictions and time zones.
  
  
  

• 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.
  
  
  

• 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.
  
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Legal
• Industries Law Practice

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Join to apply for the Associate - AEOI Compliance 6-month (Fixed-Term Contract) role at Waystone

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Join to apply for the Associate - AEOI Compliance 6-month (Fixed-Term Contract) role at Waystone

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Please note that this is a 6-month Fixed-Term Contract.

Waystone leads the way in specialist services for the asset management industry.

Partnering with institutional investors, investment funds and asset managers, Waystone builds, supports and protects investment structures and strategies worldwide.

With over 20 years’ experience and a comprehensive range of specialist services to its name, Waystone is now serving assets under management in excess of $2Tn. Waystone provides its clients with the guidance and tools to allow them to focus on managing their investment goals with confidence.

Summary: Services and maintains relationship with a portfolio of clients. Takes on a portfolio of clients with

complex structures or more demanding needs. Provides administrative support to the Directors and Associate

Director and completes database projects for client reporting.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepare documents such as agendas, notices and relevant FATCA CRS reports.
• Maintains portfolio of clients with complex structures or with needs of increased difficulty.
• Conducts first level review of documentation for Director signature and requests changes or queries
• changes as required.
• Maintain a good working relationship with external clients as well as with internal relationship managers
• and other business units within Waystone.
• Serve as a client operational contact.
• Monitors the accounts receivables for portfolio of clients.
• Develop and maintain detailed knowledge of US FATCA, CRS and due diligence in accordance with the
• terms and conditions reflected in the Intergovernmental Agreements, US Treasury Regulations and other
• applicable legislation, regulations and administrative guidance and display understanding of FATCA and
• CRS required to proactively begin process of onboarding new FATCA and CRS client through to
• completion of onboarding process
• Assists in the development and implementation of department AEOI procedures and processes.
• Ensure a seamless operational transition for all new business from implementation through to full active
• status
• Able/willing to take on additional duties as and when required.
• Assists colleagues when capacity permits and notifies Team Lead with availability.
• Assists Associate Director when other members of team are out of the office with monitoring inboxes and
• processing work.
• Share key learning and knowledge lessons at team meetings.
• Keeps database up to date and ensures assigned engagements have accurate information and are fully
• completed.
• Follows all processes and procedures in relation to DEF preparation within Waystone Tracker and
• DocuSign including ensuring that all documentation is given to the Associate Director for review.
• Timely management of inbox and ensures all client emails are saved to Waystone Tracker.
• Monitors DEF status in DocuSign and regularly updates.
• Prepare AEOI Report for board meetings and arrange phone calls.
  
  

• Minimum of an Associate’s Degree or a legal qualification with 3 years of industry-related experience.
  
  

• Transfer Agency experience desirable.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Working knowledge of FATCA/CRS compliance requirements.
• Outstanding time management, organizational skills, oral/written communication skills and attention to detail
• is required.
• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment including reporting and providing support to various
• members of the team.
• Individual with a positive “can-do” attitude who takes ownership of assigned responsibilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Team player – flexible and adaptable
• Demonstrate ability to think strategically
• Language skills – Fluency in Cantonese/Mandarin is required.

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Contract

• Job function Finance and Sales

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Join to apply for the Simmons Adaptive – Retail Funds Lawyer – Fixed Term Contract role at Simmons & Simmons

1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Simmons Adaptive – Retail Funds Lawyer – Fixed Term Contract role at Simmons & Simmons

Simmons & Simmons Adaptive: In today's dynamic market, our clients require versatile resourcing and talent solutions to adapt to their shifting demands and talent shortages. To address this challenge, we introduced Simmons Adaptive (

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Area of interest: Governance, Risk Management & Compliance

• Input to Country/Client Business operating model design of relevant FCC and business processes.
• Ensure that there is adequate support (people, processes, tools, frameworks, systems) in the Country/Department for necessary FCC controls
• Implement the vision, strategy, direction and leadership for the Country/Department, consistent with the vision and strategy for FCC and in support of the Group’s strategic direction and growth aspirations

Business

• Supervise associates and analysts for analysing alerts generated by transaction monitoring system as well as other non-automated cases with financial crime or money laundering concerns
• Ensure suspicious transactions are thoroughly investigated and Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) are filed with accurate information in a timely manner
• Ensure the suitability and quality of case data maintained on enterprise case management systems
• Propose control improvements, enhancements and simplifications where appropriate
• Support relevant stakeholders to make decisions based on current and possible future policies, practices, and trends
• Provide advice on AML matters when required and maintain sound working relationship with stakeholders and peers
• Participate in ad-hoc activities such as monitoring of SFC unlicensed entities, system enhancement testing etc.
• Keep up to date of appropriate policies/processes/DOIs to address financial crime risks, aligning with relevant regulatory requirements
• Work with relevant stakeholders on compliance with Group standards relating to AML/Sanctions/ABC

People & Talent

• Ensure participation on appropriate FCC awareness & training (i.e. SAR and financial crime trends, AML investigation outcomes, lessons learnt) within country
• Take personal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics, including regulatory and business conduct, across Standard Chartered Bank
• Ensure the suitability and quality of case data maintained on enterprise case management systems
• Understand technical aspects of systems relevant to CDD, Client Risk Assessments, Name and Transaction Screening, AML Monitoring and Case Management
• Apply Group and FCC policies and processes (AML surveillance, client screening, risk assessment) to manage risks
• Make recommendations (and/or implement) to relevant stakeholders on possible risk management responses to identified risks and/or findings of concerns from investigations
Governance
• Support all control checks undertaken by FCC under the Operational Risk Framework (ORF)
• Collate, analyse and interpret data in reports to senior management and relevant governance/risk committees

Regulatory & Business Conduct

• Display exemplary conduct and live by the Group’s Values and Code of Conduct
• Take personal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics, including regulatory and business conduct, across Standard Chartered Bank. This includes understanding and ensuring compliance with, in letter and spirit, all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and the Group Code of Conduct
• Effectively and collaboratively identify, escalate, mitigate and resolve risk, conduct and compliance matters
• Works with HKMA (AML/CFT examination), Joint Financial Intelligence Unit (SAR filing) and Local Law Enforcement Agencies (Crime Investigation)

Key stakeholders

• Business or Unit heads and managers (for risk management and compliance initiatives)
• Regional and Group FCC colleagues/project teams (system implementation and enhancement)
• Internal/External Audit and Country Operation Risk (for audit and reviews)
• Legal and compliance (for interpretation and consultation on legal and regulatory requirements)
• Regulators and Law Enforcement Agencies (for AML/CTF examinations, SAR filing and crime investigation)
Other Responsibilities
• Embed Here for good and Group’s brand and values in HK FCC
• Perform other responsibilities assigned under Group, Country, Business or Functional policies and procedures.

Our Ideal Candidate

• A recognised university degree or professional qualification in Law / Finance / Accounting / Business or related disciplines
• Minimum 3 years and above (for Associate/Team Lead role) of AML / transaction monitoring experience
• Familiar with local regulatory requirements
• A sound understanding of suitability considerations, and demonstrate them when reviewing alerts or investigating incidents
• Good analytical, reporting writing and methodical skills
• Excellent team player with strong written and oral communications
• Exercise judgment when to escalate or how to investigate a case, as well as the severity of any exception

Role Specific Technical Competencies

• Compliance Policies and Standards
• Compliance Advisory
• Compliance Review and FCC Assurance
• Surveillance (including Screening and Monitoring)
• Investigations
• Compliance Risk Assessment
• Manage Change
• Manage Projects
About Standard Chartered

We're an international bank, nimble enough to act, big enough for impact. For more than 170 years, we've worked to make a positive difference for our clients, communities, and each other. We question the status quo, love a challenge and enjoy finding new opportunities to grow and do better than before. If you're looking for a career with purpose and you want to work for a bank making a difference, we want to hear from you. You can count on us to celebrate your unique talents and we can't wait to see the talents you can bring us.

Our purpose, to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, together with our brand promise, to be here for good are achieved by how we each live our valued behaviours. When you work with us, you'll see how we value difference and advocate inclusion.

Together we:

• Do the right thing and are assertive, challenge one another, and live with integrity, while putting the client at the heart of what we do
• Never settle, continuously striving to improve and innovate, keeping things simple and learning from doing well, and not so well
• Are better together, we can be ourselves, be inclusive, see more good in others, and work collectively to build for the long term
What we offer

In line with our Fair Pay Charter, we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.

• Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance, with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations.
• Time-off including annual leave, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 months maximum) and volunteering leave (3 days), along with minimum global standards for annual and public holiday, which is combined to 30 days minimum.
• Flexible working options based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns.
• Proactive wellbeing support through Unmind, a market-leading digital wellbeing platform, development courses for resilience and other human skills,global Employee Assistance Programme, sick leave, mental health first-aiders and all sorts of self-help toolkits
• A continuous learning culture to support your growth, with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical, virtual and digital learning.
• Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation, one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity, across our teams, business functions and geographies - everyone feels respected and can realise their full potential.
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Join to apply for the Associate - AEOI Compliance 6-month (Fixed-Term Contract) role at Waystone

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Join to apply for the Associate - AEOI Compliance 6-month (Fixed-Term Contract) role at Waystone

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Please note that this is a 6-month Fixed-Term Contract.
Waystone leads the way in specialist services for the asset management industry.
Partnering with institutional investors, investment funds and asset managers, Waystone builds, supports and protects investment structures and strategies worldwide.
With over 20 years’ experience and a comprehensive range of specialist services to its name, Waystone is now serving assets under management in excess of $2Tn. Waystone provides its clients with the guidance and tools to allow them to focus on managing their investment goals with confidence.
Summary: Services and maintains relationship with a portfolio of clients. Takes on a portfolio of clients with
complex structures or more demanding needs. Provides administrative support to the Directors and Associate
Director and completes database projects for client reporting.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepare documents such as agendas, notices and relevant FATCA CRS reports.
• Maintains portfolio of clients with complex structures or with needs of increased difficulty.
• Conducts first level review of documentation for Director signature and requests changes or queries
• changes as required.
• Maintain a good working relationship with external clients as well as with internal relationship managers
• and other business units within Waystone.
• Serve as a client operational contact.
• Monitors the accounts receivables for portfolio of clients.
• Develop and maintain detailed knowledge of US FATCA, CRS and due diligence in accordance with the
• terms and conditions reflected in the Intergovernmental Agreements, US Treasury Regulations and other
• applicable legislation, regulations and administrative guidance and display understanding of FATCA and
• CRS required to proactively begin process of onboarding new FATCA and CRS client through to
• completion of onboarding process
• Assists in the development and implementation of department AEOI procedures and processes.
• Ensure a seamless operational transition for all new business from implementation through to full active
• status
• Able/willing to take on additional duties as and when required.
• Assists colleagues when capacity permits and notifies Team Lead with availability.
• Assists Associate Director when other members of team are out of the office with monitoring inboxes and
• processing work.
• Share key learning and knowledge lessons at team meetings.
• Keeps database up to date and ensures assigned engagements have accurate information and are fully
• completed.
• Follows all processes and procedures in relation to DEF preparation within Waystone Tracker and
• DocuSign including ensuring that all documentation is given to the Associate Director for review.
• Timely management of inbox and ensures all client emails are saved to Waystone Tracker.
• Monitors DEF status in DocuSign and regularly updates.
• Prepare AEOI Report for board meetings and arrange phone calls.
  

• Minimum of an Associate’s Degree or a legal qualification with 3 years of industry-related experience.
  

• Transfer Agency experience desirable.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Working knowledge of FATCA/CRS compliance requirements.
• Outstanding time management, organizational skills, oral/written communication skills and attention to detail
• is required.
• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment including reporting and providing support to various
• members of the team.
• Individual with a positive “can-do” attitude who takes ownership of assigned responsibilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Team player – flexible and adaptable
• Demonstrate ability to think strategically
• Language skills – Fluency in Cantonese/Mandarin is required.

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Contract

• Job function Finance and Sales

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Wan Chai District, Hong Kong SAR 3 weeks ago

Central & Western District, Hong Kong SAR 4 days ago

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Join to apply for the Simmons Adaptive - Interim Investigation Lawyer - Fixed Term Contact role at Simmons & Simmons

5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Simmons Adaptive - Interim Investigation Lawyer - Fixed Term Contact role at Simmons & Simmons

Simmons & Simmons Adaptive:
In today's dynamic market, our clients require versatile resourcing and talent solutions to adapt to their shifting demands and talent shortages. To address this challenge, we introduced Simmons Adaptive ("Adaptive") in London in 2014, followed by expansions to Hong Kong in 2022 and Singapore in 2024.

About Us
Simmons & Simmons Adaptive:
In today's dynamic market, our clients require versatile resourcing and talent solutions to adapt to their shifting demands and talent shortages. To address this challenge, we introduced Simmons Adaptive ("Adaptive") in London in 2014, followed by expansions to Hong Kong in 2022 and Singapore in 2024.
Adaptive serves as our flexible interim resourcing model, aimed at enhancing client relationships by offering a people solution that caters to both the Simmons & Simmons and our clients' requirements. Through Adaptive, we enrich our client service by leveraging a reputable network of external lawyers who are carefully selected, guided, and supported by our team.
As an Adaptive consultant, you will receive comprehensive support from the Simmons & Simmons team, including a sponsoring Partner and a dedicated client team. We encourage regular interaction with your team to foster a collaborative environment. Additionally, you will have access to the firm’s resources and expertise, along with opportunities for professional training and development within the Firm.
For additional information on the firm, please visit purpose of the role:
Simmons Adaptive are currently seeking an experienced IP Specialist Lawyer to join our client. As an IP Specialist Lawyer, you will play a crucial role in managing and advising on trademark-related matters. Your expertise in trademark clearance, enforcement, and prosecution will be essential in delivering high-quality legal services to Simmons & Simmons clients. Our client is a global technology leader in digital payments and financial services.
Key duties include:

• Lead and manage internal investigations across key jurisdictions in APAC, including Hong Kong, Singapore, and Tokyo.
• Provide support on major litigation matters as required.
• Work closely with the APAC team and report to the team Director based in London.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external counsel to ensure effective management of cases.
• Deliver high-quality legal advice in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
  

• 5–10+ years of PQE, with a strong background in litigation and investigations.
• Experience working with financial services clients; preference for consultants with in-house financial services experience.
• Proven ability to work autonomously, take initiative, and add value from day one.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across jurisdictions and time zones.
  

• 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.
  

• 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.
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Legal
• Industries Law Practice

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Join to apply for the Simmons Adaptive – Japanese Speaking Banking Lawyer – Fixed Term Contract role at Simmons & Simmons

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Join to apply for the Simmons Adaptive – Japanese Speaking Banking Lawyer – Fixed Term Contract role at Simmons & Simmons

Simmons & Simmons Adaptive:

In today's dynamic market, our clients require versatile resourcing and talent solutions to adapt to their shifting demands and talent shortages. To address this challenge, we introduced Simmons Adaptive ("Adaptive") in London in 2014, followed by expansions to Hong Kong in 2022 and Singapore in 2024.

About Us

Simmons & Simmons Adaptive:

In today's dynamic market, our clients require versatile resourcing and talent solutions to adapt to their shifting demands and talent shortages. To address this challenge, we introduced Simmons Adaptive ("Adaptive") in London in 2014, followed by expansions to Hong Kong in 2022 and Singapore in 2024.

Adaptive serves as our flexible interim resourcing model, aimed at enhancing client relationships by offering a people solution that caters to both the Simmons & Simmons and our clients' requirements. Through Adaptive, we enrich our client service by leveraging a reputable network of external lawyers who are carefully selected, guided, and supported by our team.

As an Adaptive consultant, you will receive comprehensive support from the Simmons & Simmons team, including a sponsoring Partner and a dedicated client team. We encourage regular interaction with your team to foster a collaborative environment. Additionally, you will have access to the firm’s resources and expertise, along with opportunities for professional training and development within the Firm.

For additional information on the firm, please visit purpose of the role:

We are currently seeking a Japanese-speaking lawyer for a 4–6 month secondment to support one of our leading asset management clients. The ideal candidate will be a native Japanese speaker with strong expertise in Japanese regulations and legal advisory work, particularly within the financial services sector. This role requires someone who can confidently provide regulatory guidance, draft and review legal documents, and collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders in a fast-paced, cross-border environment.

Key duties include:

• Provide legal and regulatory advisory support to the Japan asset management business.
• Review and draft legal documentation in accordance with Japanese regulations.
• Leading a junior paralegal in the team.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external counsel as needed.
• Ensure compliance with local laws and internal policies.
  
  
  

• Qualified lawyer with fluency in Japanese and English.
• Strong knowledge of Japanese financial regulations and legal advisory work.
• Prior experience in asset management or financial services is highly desirable.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  
  
  

• 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.
  
  
  

• 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.
  
  
  

• Seniority level Entry level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Other
• Industries Law Practice

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