Why join Simmons & Simmons?
You’ll collaborate across borders and partner with world leading organisations on work that matters. You’ll do things you never thought were possible.
An international law firm
Here at Simmons we are proud of our collaborative culture. We work as one integrated team, open, transparent and non-hierarchical. We treat everyone with respect and dignity, and care about the wellbeing of our people.
We’re an international law firm with presence in Europe, Asia, Middle East and the US. Our core highly regulated sectors include asset management and investment funds; energy, natural resources, infrastructure and construction; financial institutions; healthcare and life sciences; and technology, media and telecommunications.
A career at Simmons will drive your professional challenge and personal growth, through our flexible approach to learning, dedication to wellbeing and hybrid working policies.
Work that matters
Partnering with the world’s leading organisations you will work on inspirational and thought-provoking projects, using your influence to create positive impact for our clients, our people, society and the planet.
Alongside other ambitious and talented individuals you will collaborate across borders to innovate and deliver smarter solutions for tomorrow's most complex challenges.
Everyone’s voice is heard
From day one, irrespective of job title, qualification, or background, you will be encouraged to have an enquiring mind and share ideas that can drive the firm forward.
You will be part of a diverse and vibrant team with a mix of personalities, cultures and mindsets, but all with the same unwavering commitment to quality. A shared trust and respect of those differences will enable you to work collaboratively across levels and functions to create the best outcomes.
Do things you never thought were possible
Through innovative learning and development opportunities, you will be provided with a platform to excel, enabling you to exceed your career ambitions.
You will be professionally challenged every day, equipped with the skills to think creatively, grow personally and develop an entrepreneurial mindset that allows you to deliver quality work, that defies your expectations.
Our inclusive and diverse culture
We support and celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We have a clear diversity and inclusion policy and targets, as well as a range of sport, social clubs and support networks where people have the opportunity to come together with likeminded people.
How we work
We have a range of flexible working practices that help our people balance work and personal commitments.
- Hybrid working: A requirement for a minimum of three days in the office, flexible dependant on role, team and client demands.
- International secondment: One to two weeks where individuals, both legal and business professionals, continue to do their normal work but from a different office.
- Sabbatical: After four or more years' service our people are eligible to take up to two months unpaid leave.
- Short-term remote working: For up to four weeks a year, our people can work remotely, from a different location to their office or home.
Our international offices
We work across Europe, Asia, the Middle East and the US. These offices have grown with local lawyers who understand each country’s culture, business and language. We actively encourage our people to explore opportunities overseas through a programme of internal and client secondments. Select one of the regions below to learn more about what it’s like to work in each office.
Middle East
Our innovative approach
We have a strong track record of innovation - from landmark deals and cases to online services and new delivery models. At the core of this is Simmons Solutions, where we use our enviable range of creative skills and legal experience to answer the most complex problems.