Simmons & Simmons creates general counsel position to ‘prevent unpleasant surprises’ Legal Business15 February 2016In-house City firm Simmons & Simmons has created a general counsel (GC) post, filled by UK employment chief Simon Watson, to handle the firm’s regulatory obligations, partner relations and litigation.Your limit of 1 article in 30 days is up. Please login for full access or subscribe. Corporate users - click here for simple access (no password needed). For more information, please contact [email protected] Related ContentMore in this categoryThirty firms win roles in revamped £820m government legal panel – with three new appointments‘Absolutely crazy’ or ‘evolution’? GCs and partners react to Labour’s Employment Rights BillRevolving Doors: Cleary launches London real estate arm as Simmons bulks up pensions teamTransport for London plans journey with new roster of legal advisersThe Client Profile: Gurdeep Boparai, Coventry Building SocietyThe state of UK general counsel in 2024: Key insights and challengesRevolving doors: Simpson Thacher, Latham, Sidley lead New Year London moves‘Seize every opportunity’ – Paul Hastings partner Reena Gogna on City law, Suits and poetryFive partners vie to succeed Hoyland as Simmons managing partner