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About Ashurst Ashurst is a leading global law firm with a history spanning almost 200 years, and clear strategy for our future growth. Our in-depth understanding of our clients and commitment to providing exceptional standards of service have seen us become a trusted adviser to local and global corporates, financial institutions and governments in all areas of commercial law. To find out more please visit here . In order to comply with regulatory and client requirements, Ashurst will undertake appropriate vetting of staff. When applicants accept a job offer, Ashurst, alongside a specialist provider, will undertake professional verification and background checks. These checks are only undertaken with consent, and in accordance with our legal and regulatory obligations. Team overview: We offer the full range of dispute resolution and contentious regulatory services to retail and investment banks and other financial institutions, covering: acquisition/leverage finance, asset and wealth management, debt capital markets and corporate trusts, debt trading (secondary debt trading, distressed debt trading & loan portfolio trading), derivatives, securitisation and structured products (including CLOs), fraud, insolvency related proceedings, and internal and regulatory investigations. The matters which we work on are generally of high value both financially and reputationally. They are often highly complex with a multi-jurisdictional element. We understand the importance of the matters we act on to the institution, in particular in the age of enhanced regulatory scrutiny. We combine our leading dispute resolution and contentious regulatory experience with the regulatory, business, and transaction expertise of our global finance practice. This combination provides the foundation for the effective strategies we regularly develop for clients in enforcing rights, recovering money or assets, defending claims, advising on bribery and corruption issues or assisting with internal or regulatory investigations and involved parties. When needed we work seamlessly with our employment, regulatory and competition colleagues. Job overview: You will already have acquired significant dispute resolution experience and have knowledge of the investment banking industry and other financial institutions. You will have worked on investigations for financial institutions. You will be able to contribute to professional development and know-how and participate in training where appropriate You will take day to day responsibility for more straightforward matters and actively progress complex matters. You will be effective in communicating with clients in order to understand their needs and how best to meet them. You will also have the ability to assist clients in arriving at practical and cost effective solutions. You will actively seek to identify personnel within the client whom you should get to know and be effective in forming those relationships You will understand the way our business, competitors and clients are developing and work with the business development team to use this information to develop business opportunities. You will build and maintain a network of business contacts. In addition you will proactively identify opportunities to introduce your clients to other offices and practice areas, working intelligently with partners, other lawyers and the business development team to exploit opportunities You will have excellent attention to detail, identifying inconsistencies that indicate problems with quality of work or a misunderstanding of clients' needs You will gather information from a variety of sources to identify your own strengths and weaknesses. You will mentor and assist junior associates to promote their learning and development Essential skills and experience: Qualified mid-senior level lawyers with relevant post-qualification experience Experience of disputes and investigations work in the financial services sector A team-player who can work effectively with colleagues at all levels Client facing experience and the ability to understand and respond effectively to client needs A commercial approach A previous secondment to a financial institution is desirable Salary: Competitive

Overview of the Structured Finance and Derivatives Group: The Simmons & Simmons Structured Finance and Derivatives group is comprised of the firm's Tier 1 Structured Products practice, its Asset Backed Finance practice (including its Tier 2 Securitisation practice) and its sell-side Derivatives practice. We act for financial institutions and corporates through our network of offices in Europe, the Middle East and Asia and we are on the panels of nine of the largest global investment banks and act for multiple global asset managers and funds. The team has also been involved with many of the market leading transactions relating to the Fintech sector, in conjunction with our Tier 1 Fintech practice. In a world of fast-moving regulatory change, we believe that it is critical to provide our clients with a joined-up service combining transactional experience with regulatory expertise. Our Structured Finance and Derivatives team works closely with lawyers in our market-leading financial regulatory practices through which we have been involved in leading industry initiatives affecting the international capital markets. We offer a service which has a reputation for being partner-led, with significant partner involvement from initial structuring to execution, and cost-effective. We are innovative, having worked on some of the most ground-breaking transactions in recent years, as well as developing a number of award-winning online legal resources and document automation tools. Securitisation and Asset-Backed Finance Simmons & Simmons has a market-leading securitisation and asset-backed finance practice across our European, Middle Eastern and Asian network. We have experience of conventional true sale structures, covered bonds, secured loan structures, master trust structures, synthetic securitisations, repackaging vehicles, portfolio acquisitions and disposals, and asset-backed loans. We continue to be involved in industry led initiatives with AFME and AIMA in the securitisation and asset-backed finance space, including the new Capital Markets Union and Securitisation Regulations. The role: This role is for a senior lawyer with excellent exposure to quality securitisation transactions gained at one of the top City law firms. Experience in one or more of the following product areas would be well suited to the role: RMBS, CMBS, SME securitisation, portfolio buying and selling (including NPLs), trade receivables financings, supply chain finance, warehouse finance, and asset-backed facilities. Managing Associates at Simmons & Simmons are those who are considered to demonstrate the potential to become partner candidates in the future. This is a senior role where you would be expected to work closely with file partners and manage transactions largely independently with minimal supervision. The role would be suited to someone who operates at a senior level, is a self-starter, with the ability to carry a lot of responsibility. We are committed to finding the best talent to fill this role and can accommodate specific commitments outside of work, such as the need to attend to family during certain hours of the day or to work from home on a regular or intermittent basis (subject to the firm's policy). The team fosters a very collegiate environment and the workload is carried almost evenly at all levels of the team so you will be working in a very collaborate and positive environment. Person specification: Excellent academics. Ideally over 8 years' post qualification experience within the financial services market and with experience of securitisation and other types of asset backed finance, gained at another leading City practice. Strong client focus with an ability and willingness to get actively involved in marketing and business development. Commercially driven. Effective, responsible, conscientious, ambitious, innovative, collegiate, flexible in approach, open-minded, and a self-starter. Must be able to demonstrate ability to deliver projects efficiently. Able to work effectively as part of a diverse and inclusive team. Firm introduction: Simmons & Simmons is a leading international law firm, providing clients with commercially aware legal advice, whenever and wherever they need it. We have over 1,600 people situated in key business and financial centres across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. We understand that our firm is equal only to the strengths of our people and place great emphasis on recruiting and retaining staff who meet our high standards. Our philosophy for international growth has been to build practices around local teams who understand the culture, business and languages of the countries and regions in which we operate. In doing so, we believe that we have succeeded in developing a closely knit and cohesive network that meets local business needs as part of a global service. Our business services groups provide integrated support for our global operations. The firm is organised in line with our clients' requirements into key practice areas and sector groups. Our sector focus allows us to better appreciate the environment in which our clients operate and to work with them to achieve their objectives. Our client base includes leading financial institutions and a significant number of the current FTSE 100 and Fortune Global 500 companies. Our focus on a small number of sectors means we are able to understand and respond to our clients' needs. Our industry sectors are: Asset Management & Investment Funds, Financial Institutions, Life Sciences and Telecoms, Media & Technology (TMT). We also focus on the E&I market, in particular through our international projects and construction teams. We have a track record for innovation and delivering value to clients through new ways of working. The core practice areas, from which we draw our sector teams, are: corporate, dispute resolution, employment, pensions & employee benefits, EU, competition & regulatory, financial markets, information, communications & technology, intellectual property, projects, real estate and tax. For additional information on the firm, please visit our website at . 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. Please note our job descriptions refer to PQE levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider an application from you if you are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. This role will be based in our London office and a competitive salary is on offer. For further information about this role please see the Simmons & Simmons website.

Job description It's Time Allen & Overy is a leading global law firm operating in over thirty countries. Embracing new trends and harnessing decades of experience, we've earned our place at the forefront of the legal industry. Our partners are recognised as leaders in their field and our deals and cases often make headline business news. As a result, we've developed a reputation for delivering excellence, in all that we do. Today, we're continuing to break new ground. By embracing new ways of thinking and integrating technology into our everyday work, we've been named as the Most Innovative Law Firm in Europe by the Financial Times five times. Join our team and you'll be part of a flexible, inclusive culture underpinned by openness and acceptance. We're driven by the belief that, to perform, people need support and space to collaborate. By combining those values with an ambitious outlook, we can give you the opportunity to thrive. aosphere aosphere LLP is an affiliate of A&O and produces market leading web-based legal and compliance management products currently focused on derivatives, shareholding disclosure, marketing restrictions and data privacy. aosphere's products are used by over 500 institutions and over 15,000 users worldwide including most leading banks and 80% of the top 20 world's largest asset managers. Its flagship products include netalytics, CSAnalytics, diligence and the Rulefinder product range. aosphere LLP is at the forefront of legal innovation and has featured 13 times in the prestigious Financial Times Innovative Lawyers report. aosphere LLP is also a pioneer within A&O in the use of flexible working arrangements. The team is based in London and Belfast. Role purpose We are currently seeking to recruit a lawyer or experienced compliance professional on a permanent basis. The role involves implementing a significant product enhancement project for the data privacy product. Day to day work will primarily entail negotiating new legal surveys or updates to existing surveys, updating or compiling reports for on-line publication, monitoring developments and issuing client alerts alongside inputting into the evolution of the product, marketing, dealing with queries from subscribers and A&O team, and attending conferences. The successful lawyer will work directly with three other lawyers based in London and in Belfast and will liaise with local counsel around the world. Key relationships Senior Associates within A&O and Local Counsel Wider aosphere community Role and responsibilities Commissioning and negotiating new content and updating content of existing reports. This involves commissioning surveys from counsel in multiple jurisdictions, negotiating and agreeing content to ensure high quality, practical and consistent content across jurisdictions, summarising key issues in reports and administrative work for finalise survey documents and on-screen presentation.. The ability to push surveys to conclusion in a timely manner and to reduce long and complex narratives into concise, accurate, consistent summaries is essential. Monitoring developments and issuing client alerts within a short time period. Inputting into the evolution of the product. Supporting marketing activities and providing support and training to existing subscribers. Key requirements Essential Equivalent of at least 2 years experience advising frequently on data protection (any jurisdiction), demonstrating a strong understanding and interest in data protection / privacy legal and practical issues. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to analyse significant volumes of information and so ensure that information presented to clients is of high quality, addresses the questions identified, is practical and consistent. Strong written communications skills, with the ability to operate within drafting and scope guidelines. Excellent English Manage time and work load independently Ability to work to deadlines: deadlines for updating and issuing new content and alerts are critical. Efficient at document production (including direct use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Adobe). Ability to work remotely from other team members and communicate with team by e-mail /phone/ IM etc. We operate a peer review system. The team member must be able to take comments from team members on work and also able to constructively provide comments to other team members on work. Desirable Negotiating surveys with counsel in other jurisdictions Additional languages Presentation skills Who we are looking for The position would appeal to a lawyer wishing to continue to work at a level of service which produces top quality work for demanding clients but without the unpredictability of transactional work. All necessary training to ensure the successful candidate is fully involved in supporting the business at the earliest opportunity will be provided. Opportunity to work flexibly including part-time arrangements and working from home on selected days.

Job description It's time Allen & Overy is a leading global law firm operating in over thirty countries. Embracing new trends and harnessing decades of experience, we've earned our place at the forefront of the legal industry. Our partners are recognised as leaders in their field and our deals and cases often make headline business news. As a result, we've developed a reputation for delivering excellence, in all that we do. Today, we're continuing to break new ground. By embracing new ways of thinking and integrating technology into our everyday work, we've been named as the Most Innovative Law Firm in Europe by the Financial Times five times. Join our team and you'll be part of a flexible, inclusive culture underpinned by openness and acceptance. We're driven by the belief that, to perform, people need support and space to collaborate. By combining those values with an ambitious outlook, we can give you the opportunity to thrive. Department purpose Our lawyers offer clients extensive regulatory experience and they lead thinking on regulatory developments, helping clients in advocacy efforts, planning for and implementing changes as they occur. Areas we advise on include bank structuring, securities and derivatives regulation, capital and liquidity requirements, marketing and selling restrictions, clearing and settlement, custody and prime brokerage and recovery and resolution planning. As an international team we are very experienced in providing international comparative advice on regulatory matters that helps our clients decide where best to conduct their business and gives them a competitive advantage. We are currently advising on the global reform agenda around derivatives, bank resolution and operational continuity, as well as on numerous Brexit contingency plans. Our Financial Services Regulatory team is comprised of lawyers across our office network, covering all of the world's principal financial markets. We are able to offer our clients expertise in the key regions, from a full-service coverage of the key European jurisdictions, including London and Frankfurt, to our U.S. regulatory practice led from our New York and Washington D.C. offices. We also have well established offices in the Middle East and Asia Pacific region that have been involved in setting up many of the regulatory systems that exist in those regions today. Role purpose Due to our success within the sector, we are looking to recruit an ambitious, bright and enthusiastic associate. An excellent academic and work record is essential. Non-English-qualified candidates will also be considered, although experience of the English or international regulatory regimes is essential. In return we offer a compelling benefits package coupled with first-rate training and development, all within a dynamic and supportive environment. Role and responsibilities Drafting, reviewing and amending documentation Strategically advising clients in meetings, on the phone and in writing Liaising with clients Attending client meetings Managing client expectations and project delivery appropriately Business development - development of personal plan, assistance with and implementation of business development campaign Legal research Supervision of junior team members Key requirements Qualified lawyer Strong technical knowledge with regards to general banking/finance transactions Outstanding academic credentials Intellectual curiosity and versatility Self-starter with the desire and ability to continuously acquire, build upon and share knowledge Detail-focused and self-motivated approach Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines Excellent client relationship skills Strong commercial/business acumen with the ability to deliver creative and pragmatic solutions and advice Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface at all levels and particularly to win the respect of the partner and fee-earner community, building strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders Collaborative team player with the ability to develop and work in a fast paced, intellectually rigorous environment A person of sound judgment who is able to establish a high level of credibility Additional information - External It's Time Allen & Overy is a leading global law firm operating in over thirty countries. Embracing new trends and harnessing decades of experience, we've earned our place at the forefront of the legal industry. Our partners are recognised as leaders in their field and our deals and cases often make headline business news. As a result, we've developed a reputation for delivering excellence, in all that we do. Today, we're continuing to break new ground. By embracing new ways of thinking and integrating technology into our everyday work, we've been named as the Most Innovative Law Firm in Europe by the Financial Times five times. Join our team and you'll be part of a flexible, inclusive culture underpinned by openness and acceptance. We're driven by the belief that, to perform, pe

Firm introduction: Simmons & Simmons is a leading international law firm, providing clients with commercially aware legal advice, whenever and wherever they need it. We have over 1,500 staff in 24 locations situated in key business and financial centers across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. For additional information on the firm, please visit our website at . Simmons & Simmons Adaptive: Clients today need flexible resourcing solutions to meet the changing demands of the marketplace. Simmons & Simmons has always been willing to adapt and embrace new forms of service delivery to meet changing client demands. Simmons & Simmons Adaptive is a flexible resourcing solution to meet client requirements at the same high quality you expect from Simmons & Simmons. We understand that our firm is equal only to the strengths of our people and place great emphasis on recruiting and retaining staff who meet our high standards. As an independent consultant you are recognised for your experience. There is no hierarchy or politics. You just focus on good quality interesting work with a level of variety that will keep you continually challenged. Within the Simmons & Simmons Adaptive team you will broaden your network and be able to learn from, and educate, others. You will be fully supported by the Simmons & Simmons team with a sponsoring Partner and a client team with whom we would expect you to engage on a regular basis. You will have access to the firm's resources and be invited back to practice group meetings to discuss particular developments in law. Simmons & Simmons Adaptive is an extension of the services we already provide our clients. Our contract roles demand the same highly skilled lawyers as our permanent roles, so we would expect you to have strong academics, excellent interpersonal skills and be client-focused. Financial Institutions practice overview: Simmons & Simmons is embedded in the international financial and regulatory community. We understand the products our Financial Institutions clients deal with, the time constraints they experience and the regulatory pressures they are under and use this to provide clients with tailored, commercial and cost-effective advice. We work with our longstanding clients across the full range of legal specialties including complex structured finance work, cross-jurisdictional regulatory projects, highly sensitive employment issues and valuable disputes matters. The Financial Institutions sector is the largest sector of the firm and the work we do for clients in this area is at the core of our business. We are recognised for our track record of innovation and the adoption of new technologies to continually improve the way we deliver our services. Our clients choose us to help them navigate the ever changing legal and regulatory landscape. Some of our key strength highlights include: 33 of the world's top 50 banks have trusted us with instructions in the last year Winner of the Silver Award for European Law Firm of the Year at the International Legal Alliance Awards 2012 Best Specialised Financial Litigation Team 2012 in the 12th edition of the Décideurs Trophées du Droit European Tax awards 2013 European Financial Services Tax team of the year - International Tax Review's European Tax Awards 2013 Employment Law Firm of the Year - Macallan ALB Hong Kong Awards 2013 Shortlisted for the IFLR European Awards 2013 for Structured Finance and Securitisation Deal of the Year and Financial Regulation Team of the Year Highly commended amongst the Most Innovative Firms for Corporate Law and Client Service and Commended for Value Resourcing and Dispute Resolution in the FT Innovative Lawyers Report 2013 Winner of the Acquisition International 2012 legal award for UK Competition Law Firm of the Year Shortlisted for Finance Team of the Year for the Legal Business Awards 2013 The role: We are seeking a legal consultant with experience in derivatives and financial markets to join one of our clients. Working within the derivatives team, the legal consultant will be responsible for drafting and negotiating derivatives documentation (ISDA and FBF), terms of business with brokers, give up agreements, clearing agreements contracts with negotiation platforms, EMTN bond issues under the existing client EMTN Programme, commercial distributions contracts and liquidity letters. This ideal individual will be an experienced legal consultant who is able to provide strategic guidance on legal matters and work with minimal supervision. Person specification: At least two years' post qualification experience and training from a top tier law firm or from a recognized financial institution Ability to draft, review and amend derivatives documentation Motivated and self-starting - the ability to work autonomously Quick thinking and detail driven Pro-active and process driven Fluency in French is a strong advantage Equal opportunities: Simmons & Simmons is committed both to promoting equality and diversity in the firm and to Equal Opportunities in employment. The firm believes 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. The firm is supportive of flexible working arrangements wherever possible. Our aim is to fulfil everyone's potential and together to achieve personal and business goals. Background screening process: All Simmons & Simmons Adaptive consultants will be required to go through the firm's background screening process which will include a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) certificate. The firm undertakes 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.

Overview: Our international Financial Services team undertakes technical and complex financial services and markets regulatory work for asset and wealth managers, banking groups, brokerage houses, investment exchanges, commodity traders, general insurance and life assurance companies and other financial institutions operating in the UK and international financial markets. Our funds and financial services regulatory teams are recognised for both technical excellence and outstanding commerciality in connection with a wide range of global structuring, investment and service development projects. We have experts in fund formation, financial services regulation, trading documentation (including prime brokerage and derivatives documentation), corporate structuring and transactions, litigation, taxation, ICT and employment regulation. We have an in-depth understanding of the asset management industry. Recognised by the legal directories and the industry as being one of the leading firms in the sector, we advise: hedge funds institutional managers UCITS funds and AIFs private equity funds infrastructure funds real estate funds Working alongside our London and international teams, this role presents an opportunity to do cutting edge work for asset managers and financial institutions forming private funds, and also institutional investors investing in such funds. The role: We are recruiting for an Supervising Associate to play an integral part of our financial services team. The ideal candidate will be 4 to 6 years PQE level with good exposure to private fund formation and investment work. We are looking for a talented and technical lawyer who has the ambition and aptitude to embrace our first class client base in the asset management and financial institutions sectors and is looking to further develop their knowledge and experience of this exciting and evolving industry. The role requires a confident and able networker who enjoys working and developing teams and embraces client and business development. This is a unique opportunity to join a number 1 ranked firm and great future career opportunities at the firm for the right individual who tackles this role with success. Person specification: Excellent academics. Applicants will ideally have between 4 and 6 years' post qualification experience gained at another leading City practice. Strong client focus with an ability and willingness to get actively involved in marketing and business development. Commercially driven. Able to work effectively as part of a diverse and inclusive team. Flexibility and a willingness to work additional hours on occasion as required. Firm introduction: Simmons & Simmons is a leading international law firm, providing clients with commercially aware legal advice, whenever and wherever they need it. We have over 1,600 people situated in key business and financial centres across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. We understand that our firm is equal only to the strengths of our people and place great emphasis on recruiting and retaining staff who meet our high standards. Our philosophy for international growth has been to build practices around local teams who understand the culture, business and languages of the countries and regions in which we operate. In doing so, we believe that we have succeeded in developing a closely knit and cohesive network that meets local business needs as part of a global service. Our business services groups provide integrated support for our global operations. The firm is organised in line with our clients' requirements into key practice areas and sector groups. Our sector focus allows us to better appreciate the environment in which our clients operate and to work with them to achieve their objectives. Our client base includes leading financial institutions and a significant number of the current FTSE 100 and Fortune Global 500 companies. Our focus on a small number of sectors means we are able to understand and respond to our clients' needs. Our industry sectors are: Asset Management & Investment Funds, Financial Institutions, Life Sciences and Telecoms, Media & Technology (TMT). We also focus on the E&I market, in particular through our international projects and construction teams. We have a track record for innovation and delivering value to clients through new ways of working. The core practice areas, from which we draw our sector teams, are: corporate, dispute resolution, employment, pensions & employee benefits, EU, competition & regulatory, financial markets, information, communications & technology, intellectual property, projects, real estate and tax. For additional information on the firm, please visit our website at . 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. Please note our job descriptions refer to PQE levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider an application from you if you are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role 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.

Job description It's Time Allen & Overy is a leading global law firm operating in over thirty countries. Embracing new trends and harnessing decades of experience, we've earned our place at the forefront of the legal industry. Our partners are recognised as leaders in their field and our deals and cases often make headline business news. As a result, we've developed a reputation for delivering excellence, in all that we do. Today, we're continuing to break new ground. By embracing new ways of thinking and integrating technology into our everyday work, we've been named as the Most Innovative Law Firm in Europe by the Financial Times five times. Join our team and you'll be part of a flexible, inclusive culture underpinned by openness and acceptance. We're driven by the belief that, to perform, people need support and space to collaborate. By combining those values with an ambitious outlook, we can give you the opportunity to thrive. aosphere aosphere LLP is an affiliate of A&O and produces market leading web-based legal and compliance management products currently focused on derivatives, shareholding disclosure, marketing restrictions and data privacy. aosphere's products are used by over 500 institutions and over 15,000 users worldwide including most leading banks and 80% of the top 20 world's largest asset managers. Its flagship products include netalytics, CSAnalytics, diligence and the Rulefinder product range. aosphere LLP is at the forefront of legal innovation and has featured 13 times in the prestigious Financial Times Innovative Lawyers report. aosphere LLP is also a pioneer in the use of flexible working arrangements. The team is based in London, Belfast and New York. Role purpose We are currently seeking to recruit a permanent lawyer to support aosphere's growth. The successful lawyer will work directly in the marketing restrictions team in London on two sister products - the Marketing Restrictions product (sell-side focus) and Marketing Restrictions - Asset Management product (buy-side focus). Key relationships Other lawyers in aosphere's marketing restrictions team Local Counsel Wider aosphere community (e.g. business development, support) Role and responsibilities Updating existing content - this involves negotiating and agreeing legal opinions from counsel in multiple jurisdictions, analysing those opinions and summarising key issues in reports. The ability to reduce long and complex narratives into concise, accurate, consistent summaries is essential. From time to time it will also be necessary to commission and negotiate content with local counsel in new jurisdictions to be covered. Inputting into the structure of new and existing products with input from key clients where appropriate. Update periods can be busy. Deadlines for updating and issuing new content are critical. The ability to track any necessary changes consistently across a suite of documents is a key skill required for the role. Team working skills are essential and an ability to work closely and consistently with colleagues on shared products. Key requirements At least 2 years PQE. Ideally the candidate will currently be in a private practice role although in-house candidates would also be considered. Strong analytical and report/opinion drafting skills together with excellent attention to detail required. Financial services regulatory experience strongly preferred. Able to demonstrate the ability to become an expert in unfamiliar areas of law. Able to demonstrate experience of meeting the requirements of highly demanding financial services and asset management clients. Experience in international/cross-border work required. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. This role involves daily communication with the aosphere legal and support teams, partners, colleagues in overseas offices and other lawyers across the world. Pro-active and self-motivated. Excellent academics. Who we are looking for The position would appeal to a lawyer wishing to continue to work at a level of service which produces top quality work for demanding clients but without the unpredictability of transactional work. All necessary training to ensure the successful candidate is fully involved in supporting the business at the earliest opportunity will be provided. Opportunity to work flexibly including part-time arrangements (min 4 day week) and working from home on selected days.

Job description Who we are and what we do Peerpoint by Allen & Overy is a global platform for self-directed consultant lawyers. Ours is a new way to amplify your talents and ambitions whilst accessing the best work, clients, support, resources (including PI insurance) and earning potential. To find out more, please visit . Join us The transition away from the interbank lending rate (IBOR) will be the most significant change financial services organisations have seen for 30 years. To prepare for this we are already working with businesses that are expanding their teams globally by supplying top-tier interim lawyers in a variety of project roles, from due diligence on contract exposures, to providing specialist product advice in areas such as regulatory, loans, derivatives, structured finance and bonds. There are also a number of roles available within A&O to support major client projects. We are ideally looking for lawyers with 2 to 5 years PQE with experience in the below practice areas to join these project teams: Banking and finance International capital markets (derivatives and structured finance, debt and equity capital markets, securitisation) Financial services regulation Successful applicants will: have a minimum of two years' post-qualification experience at a firm ranked as top tier in their area of expertise; ideally have recent in-house legal experience at a leading financial services institution (directly or as a secondee); have a commitment to building a career as a self-employed consultant and a drive to operate at a high level whilst working in this way; have a strong consultant mindset, including a flexible and adaptable outlook and approach; have proven project management skills; have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to interface at all levels, building strong relationships internally and externally; be resilient, autonomous and highly credible, with strong commercial/business acumen and exemplary client service ethic and commitment; have excellent academic credentials; have a practising certificate (or equivalent) which entitles them to practise as a lawyer in the UK; and have a right to work and reside in the UK Please note that, due to the high volume of applications, it is our policy not to provide detailed personal feedback at the application stage.

Responsibilities: Providing English law advice to the Corporate and Investment Banking division of the Bank, both locally and to the head office and international branches. Reviewing, drafting and advising on a wide variety of contracts relating to, but not limited to, derivatives, fixed income and structured products (including ISDA confirmations, prospectuses, final terms, distribution agreements and confidentiality agreements). Analysing and advising the business areas on all relevant regulatory matters (e.g. MiFID II, EMIR, BRRD, BMR, Prospectus Regulation and related UK legislation and statutory instruments) and ensuring that contracts remain in compliance with applicable law and regulation. Reviewing, drafting and advising on debt capital markets transactions. Reviewing, drafting and negotiating master agreements (e.g. ISDA, CSA, GMRA, GMSLA). Reviewing lending documentation such as LMA credit facilities and security documents. Liaising with outside counsel on various matters as and when required. Keeping abreast of legislative changes that may affect the Bank. What are we looking for? Requirements Experience: Qualified solicitor in England and Wales. Would suit candidates with up to 5 years post-qualification experience (PQE) working in a top international law firm; prior experience in an in-house legal department is also helpful. Skills/Competencies: Ability to work well and efficiently under pressure - working outside core office hours in order to meet deadlines. Ability to manage a high workload consisting of a wide range of multiple competing tasks for various business areas. Robust and thorough approach to drafting and reviewing of documentation. Strong ability to work effectively in multi-cultural, geographically dispersed, virtual teams. Good understanding of the regulatory aspects of banking and finance. Language: Spanish language skills helpful but not essential Additional Essential Attributes: A punctual, professional and reliable team player. An understanding of the necessity to provide a high standard of customer service to clients An interest and enthusiasm for this area of law and business. About you: You have the ability to create new business relationships. You consider yourself a person with initiative. You love to work in collaborative and diverse environments. You identify with the purpose and values of BBVA. Our commitment with diversity At BBVA we believe that having a team made up of people with different ways of looking at the world and facing each challenge makes us a better bank. For this reason we actively support diversity and inclusion and we want to invite you to send your application regardless of your race, sex, age, sexual condition or country of origin, experience, studies ... and we cultivate a collaborative and inclusive work environment that allows us to show the best of ourselves.