Legal consultant interim – 8+ PQE - Corporate Governance - UAE

Legal consultant interim – 8 PQE - Corporate Governance - UAE at Peerpoint Skip to main content A&O Sherman A&O Shearman A&O Shearman Search by keyword Search by location Search A&O Shearman Working at A&O Shearman Working at A&O Shearman Culture and benefits Training and development Candidate charter Ways of working A&O Shearman Early careers Early careers Hiring events A&O Shearman Working at A&O Shearman Working at A&O Shearman Culture and benefits Training and development Candidate charter Ways of working Experienced careers Early careers Global locations Legal consultant interim – 8+ PQE - Corporate Governance - UAE Dubai, United Arab Emirates Apply Save job Job ID 9939BR Location Dubai, United Arab Emirates Job Family Consulting opportunities (Peerpoint) Practice Area Miscellaneous Job Type Legal consultant (Peerpoint) Working Arrangement Remote 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. To find out more, please visit www.peerpoint.com . Join us We are currently looking for lawyers with 8 + years’ top-tier post-qualification experience in Corporate Governance, including the Financial & Energy industries - providing expert legal advice and support on all matters relating to corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and company secretarial functions. Examples of opportunities include: 3-6mth contract with energy provider for a Senior Corporate Governance legal Counsel - UAE 6mth contract for a Senior Corporate Governance/Corporate secretarial Counsel for a Financial organisation - UAE Our Criteria Successful candidates will: have a minimum of four years' post-qualification experience at a law firm ranked as top tier ideally have recent in-house legal experience 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; 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 & 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. Apply Save job Share this job Facebook X LinkedIn Email Share this job Facebook X LinkedIn Email Your job matches Related jobs Recently viewed jobs Saved jobs Legal consultant (interim) - 7+ PQE - Regulatory/Compliance & Ethics Dubai, United Arab Emirates Peerpoint Save job Legal consultant (interim) – 5+ PQE - Commercial - UAE Dubai, United Arab Emirates Peerpoint Save job Legal consultant (interim) – 5 PQE - Arabic Speaking Lawyer - UAE Dubai, United Arab Emirates Peerpoint Save job Legal consultant (interim) – 5 -10 PQE - Commercial Technology - UAE Dubai, United Arab Emirates Peerpoint Save job Currently, you have no recently viewed jobs. Currently, you have no saved jobs.

Minimum four years of post-qualification experience at a top-tier law firm; preferably with in-house experience; experience in Corporate Governance (including the Financial & Energy industries); fluency in Arabic; practising certificate entitling to practise as a lawyer in the region.