Overview
The cross-border regulatory team (known internally as the Cross Border Unit/CBU) is an integral part of our leading financial services regulatory practice, supporting our global financial institution clients in how they manage their international cross-border business. Our client services include ongoing and outsourced support, cyclical reviews, strategic advice, and large-scale multi-jurisdictional projects; delivered in a number of different ways, ranging from day-to-day operational/planned activity/reactive support, through to formal and high-profile legal and regulatory change programmes with GC/Executive Director client accountability and significant budgets.
Over many years, our practice has built a database of global regulation (navigator) which is continually refreshed with input from our worldwide network of local law firms in over 150 countries. This data, along with other information the team has access to as a result of numerous client projects, and working with local counsel where needed, supports the team in providing a unique cross-border support service to our clients, acting as a single point of contact when dealing with global regulatory issues.
Main duties and responsibilities
- Providing dedicated paralegal resource to our cross-border clients, including many of the world's largest financial institutions.
- Working closely with associates, consultants, the wider paralegal team, partners, senior management and trainees within the Financial Services Regulatory Group to deliver ongoing managed services and ad-hoc projects.
- Working closely with Simmons’ global network of local counsel firms in c 150 jurisdictions to deliver ongoing managed services and ad-hoc projects.
- Building strong relationships across the group, the wider firm, with clients and with local counsel
- Working in an organised and structured way in-line with our cross-border processes and procedures.
- Identifying and implementing changes that will improve the efficient running of our cross-border operations.
- Analysing, collating and summarising large quantities of information.
- Researching points of law and regulation, and other factual issues and preparing reports and summaries as required.
- Providing general administrative and legal support to the wider team and organisation as required. This may include, among other things, assistance with the preparation pitches; mobilisation of new projects; reviewing of commercial arrangements with clients and counsel; client billing and external cost management; tracking and reporting of active matters, both for internal and client stakeholders; proof reading.
Person specification:
Education / Qualifications / Experience
- Graduate with a first or upper second class degree or equivalent.
- Previous Paralegal experience desirable, but not essential.
- Willingness to embrace AI as part of day-to-day working, including actively looking for ways of introducing it to new cases, as part of a broader, structured approach.
Knowledge and technical skills
- Intermediate level of skill with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel).
- Familiarity with legal software systems eg time recording, document compare, filing systems.
General Skills
- Highly organised and methodical approach.
- Confidence with IT systems.
- Ability to structure and analyse data in Excel.
- Attention to detail and the confidence to work independently as well as in a team.
- Highly motivated and commercially astute.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- The ability to work to tight deadlines whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy.
- Self-motivated, hardworking, reliable and works well under pressure.
Here at Simmons & Simmons
Simmons & Simmons is a place where dynamic minds thrive. Our culture is built on work that matters, you will work on inspirational and thought-provoking projects, using your influence to create positive impact for our clients, society and the planet. We also ensure that everyone’s voice is heard from day one, irrespective of job title, qualification, or background. You’ll be encouraged to have an enquiring mind and share ideas that can drive the firm forward. Through innovative learning and development opportunities, you will be provided with a platform to excel, enabling you to exceed your career ambitions and do things you never thought were possible.
Key Highlights:
· Competitive compensation package (including bonuses dependent on role/level) private medical insurance, and pension contribution.
· A global skills academy offering extensive learning opportunities for all employees.
· A hybrid working model, requiring a minimum of three days in-office, subject to role and client needs.
· Integration of traditional legal expertise with innovative Simmons & Simmons Solutions.
· Recognition as a Stonewall Top Global Employer and a Top 75 Employer for Social Mobility.
· Vibrant social and sports committees, as well as art collections featuring renowned artists.
· The introduction of a Strategic Advisory Council to drive strategic initiatives in line with our mission.
Equal opportunities
We foster an inclusive environment, offering equal employment opportunities across all spectrums of race, ethnicity, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, and more. Requests for flexible working arrangements are supported (where possible), and we strive to make our roles accessible to all. Our employee networks offer additional support, detailed in our D&I Information booklet provided during the recruitment process.
We value diversity and encourage applications from those who are passionate and willing to grow with us, even if not all requirements are met. Your unique experiences and perspectives are welcomed here.
For more information or to apply, please contact our Recruitment Team or visit our career page.