Legal consultant (interim) - 5-7 PQE - commercial and technology

Progressive legal careers

Peerpoint is A&O Shearman’s global platform for self-directed consultant lawyers who want to access the best work, clients, resources and bespoke support, while undertaking assignments of typically six months or more, either within A&O Shearman’s practice groups or directly with clients.

Typical assignments based in Abu Dhabi or Dubai are 6 months in length and full time. There can also be opportunities that allow for flexible working arrangements.

To find out more, please visit www.peerpoint.com.

Join us

We are currently looking for lawyers with 5-7 years’ top-tier post-qualification experience in commercial law and/or technology law, with significant experience in drafting and negotiating a variety of related agreements including but not limited to procurement, partnership, purchase, marketing, software licensing and infrastructure agreements. Working knowledge of AI and IP would also be beneficial.

Examples of opportunities include

• A 6 month contract in Dubai with an exciting joint venture for a general counsel with in depth AI experience including cloud, infrastructure, and the development of software tools.
• A 3-6 month contract in Abu Dhabi for a corporate commercial lawyer to join a leading energy business supporting the corporate division in drafting and executing a suite of commercial contracts including procurement agreements, RFPs, partnership agreements and purchase agreements.
• A 6 month contract for a mid-level technology lawyer with an exciting technology initiative in Abu Dhabi to support on a wide range of IT agreements, such as managed services, solution integration, software procurement and licensing, software development, data storage etc.

Our Criteria

Successful candidates will

• have a minimum of four years' post-qualification experience at a law firm ranked as top tier for commercial contracts and/or technology work;
• ideally have recent in-house legal experience within an established corporate and/or financial institution;
• preferably have experience in the Middle East and fluency in Arabic;
• have a desire to take ownership of their career and be responsible for their own professional development and network, proactively making use of any support and resources available;
• have researched the personal and financial factors that you need to consider when commencing a career as a legal consultant and be comfortable with the ways in which it differs from permanent employment;
• have a consultant mindset, including a highly professional, flexible and adaptable outlook and approach; and
• have a practising certificate (or equivalent) which entitles them to practise as a lawyer in the region.

What makes consulting with Peerpoint different?

A career with Peerpoint is unmatched in the market. Over the last decade, we’ve helped lead the transformation of legal consulting as a truly credible option alongside private practice and in-house legal careers. We also have one of the most supportive offerings around, all with the full backing of A&O Shearman.

Empowering your development – you’ll be fully supported by our experienced team and will have access to A&O Shearman’s training, development and networking events, including opportunities to grow your skillset with A&O Shearman’s advanced delivery and solutions businesses.

Only the best for you – with access to the world’s leading businesses and most progressive roles, we’ll find you a role that’s the perfect fit. On assignment, you’ll have access to an A&O Shearman partners and professional support lawyers as well as extensive knowledge resources.

Let your priorities lead – it’s never been more important to find the right balance. That could mean more flexibility over the time you spend between your personal and professional life, whether that's to pursue a passion, spend time with family or take breaks to travel the world.

Futureproof your career – if you need coaching or mentoring, our team can guide you on the range of diverse paths to help you grow your experience. By understanding your needs and supporting you at every step, we’ll help you succeed so you can flourish both today and tomorrow.