Managing Associate - Digital Assets

Join Simmons & Simmons as a Managing Associate (5+ PQE) in our digital assets practice within the Structured Finance & Derivatives team. Based in Bristol or London, you'll advise on transactional mandates involving digital assets, regulatory issues relating to cryptoassets and tokenisation, and the structuring challenges posed by distributed ledger technology. As part of the firm's Emerging Technologies Group, you'll work on some of the most innovative and fast-developing work in the market, with genuine scope to lead transactions, develop your profile, and shape a growing practice.

What you'll do

• Lead transactions and take day-to-day responsibility for the delivery of matters, working closely with the partner and wider team
• Advise on transactional mandates relating to digital assets, building on a strong structured finance or derivatives foundation
• Advise on regulatory and structuring matters relating to digital assets and tokenisation, working closely with specialist financial regulatory lawyers
• Draft, review and negotiate transaction and structured finance documentation for an international client base of cryptoasset firms, banks, asset managers, funds and corporates
• Take an active role with clients, including leading discussions, providing commercial input and developing strong client relationships
• Work as part of cross-practice, cross-border teams, collaborating with colleagues across Bristol, London and global offices
• Supervise and support associates and trainees and take an active role in developing junior members of the team
• Play an active role in marketing and business development, helping to support the continued growth of the digital assets practice

What you bring

• 5+ years of PQE gained at a leading City or equivalent firm
• A strong structured finance or derivatives background, either in a transactional or regulatory setting
• Genuine interest in crypto, digital assets, tokenisation and emerging technologies
• Strong technical, drafting and analytical skills, with the ability to lead transactions and take responsibility for the day-to-day management of matters
• Strong client-facing skills and confidence taking an active role in client discussions
• A self-starter who is comfortable helping to build and shape a growing practice
• Strong interest in marketing and business development
• Ability to supervise and support the development of more junior lawyers

What we offer

• Competitive compensation package, including bonuses, private medical insurance, and pension contribution
• A global skills academy offering extensive learning opportunities
• A hybrid working model, requiring a minimum of three days in-office, subject to role and client needs
• Recognition as a Stonewall Top Global Employer and a Top 75 Employer for Social Mobility
• Vibrant social and sports committees, as well as access to art collections

About Simmons & Simmons

Simmons & Simmons is a global law firm where you work on matters that drive positive impact for clients, society and the planet. The firm is recognised as a Stonewall Top Global Employer and invests in innovative learning and development to help you exceed your career ambitions. Flexible working arrangements and employee networks provide additional support across the firm's offices worldwide.