Legal Consultant (interim) - Project development/ project finance
A&O Shearman
Date: 4 hours ago
City: Abu Dhabi
Contract type: Full time

Job Description
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. We also have consultants who support exciting projects in Saudi Arabia remotely.
Role Profile
We are currently looking for lawyers with 5 to 7 years top tier post qualification experience in project development or project finance to join our panel to meet the demands of our clients.
Examples Of Some Of Our Recent Opportunities
Successful Candidates Will
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 & 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 partner 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.
Please note that, due to the high volume of applications, it is our policy not to provide detailed personal feedback at the application stage.
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. We also have consultants who support exciting projects in Saudi Arabia remotely.
Role Profile
We are currently looking for lawyers with 5 to 7 years top tier post qualification experience in project development or project finance to join our panel to meet the demands of our clients.
Examples Of Some Of Our Recent Opportunities
- Project finance lawyer needed for energy client to assist with the project financing of power and water assets based in Abu Dhabi
- Project development lawyer with procurement and contract experience to support a client based in KSA remotely from UAE
- Projects lawyer working for an oil & gas client advising and negotiating EPC, O&M and other related infrastructure contracts based in Abu Dhabi
Successful Candidates Will
- have at least four years' PQE in a law firm ranked as top tier for project finance or project development
- ideally have recent in-house legal experience across corporates, financial institutions and sovereign entities;
- 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.
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 & 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 partner 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.
Please note that, due to the high volume of applications, it is our policy not to provide detailed personal feedback at the application stage.
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