Supervising Associate - Arbitration

Location: London

Our dispute resolution team does more than advise on the law. We offer strategic business thinking and a clear point of view, rooted in our exceptional legal knowledge.

We handle a full range of high-value, complex commercial disputes, including commercial and investment arbitration, contentious banking and finance matters, insolvency litigation, contentious regulatory investigations, and civil and criminal fraud claims.

Our professional, innovative and tenacious approach to litigation and arbitration strategy is valued by our clients who range from prominent corporates and professional services firms to financial institutions, fintech companies, and hedge funds.

The team specialises in challenging contractual, competition, boardroom and joint venture disputes and is increasingly known for its strategic and level-headed approach to parallel proceedings. We advise on disputes of significant reputational and financial value and are known for our solutions-focused advice when the stakes are high.

The role

We are seeking to recruit a Supervising Associate for our London or Bristol office. You will join the highly successful Disputes & Investigations team and will be afforded the opportunity to work on high value and often high-profile disputes work.

We are looking for an associate with ideally between 3-6 years' PQE in commercial disputes. Candidates will ideally have some experience in Arbitration (commercial and/or investment). You will also work with other partners and associates across other offices as part of a collegiate and supportive international group.

Person specification

• Excellent academics;
• Able to work effectively as part of a diverse and inclusive team;
• Flexibility and a willingness to work additional hours on occasion as required;
• Applicants should have trained and qualified with a leading firm or at the Bar with 3-6 years' post-qualification experience;
• Experience in and enthusiasm for complex, high value disputes is essential for this role.

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.

Some key information

• We offer a competitive package including bonuses dependant on role/level, private medical insurance and pension contribution.
• Our global skills academy provides our people, regardless of their role and location, with excellent learning opportunities (including live workshops, podcasts, short videos and practical learning experiences).
• We have adopted a hybrid working approach with a requirement for a minimum of three days in the office with flexibility dependant on role/team/client demands.
• We bring together the best legal advice from our established legal teams with non-traditional capabilities via Simmons & Simmons Solutions that enhance, expand and differentiate the Simmons offering.
• We are proud to rank as a top 30 Employer for Working Families and a top 25 Employer for Social Mobility.
• We have a range of social and sports committees, summer and winter parties and monthly get togethers.
• We have a range of diversity networks to connect people and celebrate our differences which is integral to our inclusive culture.
• All UK offices have their own artwork collections - including Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin pieces in the London office. We have a long-standing history in supporting the art community especially up-and-coming artists.

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 we would encourage you to discuss this with us, should this be something you are interested in.

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.