Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is one of the world’s leading international law firms. The Firm was established in 1884 and has more than 1,000 lawyers. Headquartered in New York with offices in Beijing, Brussels, Hong Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, Palo Alto, São Paulo, Tokyo and Washington, D.C., the Firm provides coordinated legal advice and transactional capability to clients around the globe.

Description/Job Summary

You will serve as a general professional support lawyer to the funds team, with a focus on devising and presenting legal training to the funds team as well as assisting in preparing presentations for business development purposes.

Responsibilities/Duties

Monitors legal and market developments in the funds space;
Collaborates with the funds partners to identify the firm’s training needs;
Develops effective training programs and materials;
Prepares business development presentations and pitch decks for clients and prospective clients of the funds team; and
Provides reports as needed.

Required Skills

You will be a private investment funds lawyer with a minimum of 5 years post qualification experience;
Enthusiastic, driven, and ambitious;
Excellent attention to detail;
Excellent presenting and writing skills;
A good communicator able to present knowledge in an engaging way;
Ability to exercise sound judgment;
Exhibits an exceptional ability to train and encourage employees through interpersonal skills;
Strong organisational and time management skills;
Multi-tasking, leadership, analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to work well under deadlines; and
Create a positive training environment.

Details

Salary and Benefits: Competitive

Hybrid: Monday-Thursday in office, ability to WFH on Fridays

Equal Opportunities

Simpson Thacher is committed to ensuring that everyone can reach their full potential, irrespective of background, identity, or circumstance. We know that we are at our best when we bring together diverse experiences and perspectives. This is why we are focused on fostering a collegial environment which maximises collaboration, empowering every individual to thrive and succeed.

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