About Peerpoint Peerpoint is Allen & Overy’s global platform for self-directed consultant lawyers who want to access the best work, clients, resources and bespoke support, whilst working on assignments with Allen & Overy or directly with clients as a legal consultant. Typical assignments based in Abu Dhabi or Dubai are 6 months in length and there are flexible working arrangements available. We are able to offer our consultants opportunities to work either locally or remotely into other jurisdictions. Likewise, we have opportunities within the UAE and Middle East for consultants based remotely for clients from locations such as the UK, Australia, Singapore or Hong Kong. Key Skills We are currently looking for qualified lawyers with a minimum of four years’ post qualification experience in banking and finance including general corporate lending, project finance, restructuring and Islamic finance to join our UAE panel. Ideally you will have : A minimum of two years’ post-qualification experience at a top tier law firm with some in house experience either via secondment or directly A strong technical skill set within transactional banking, project finance, Islamic finance or general banking and finance Had exposure to the banking and finance Middle East market A strong desire to develop your career as a consultant. This would include both soft skills such as resiliency, adaptability, self discipline and autonomy but also have the desire to work in fast paced, forward thinking environments Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to interface at all levels, building strong relationships internally and externally Have excellent academic credentials; and Have a practising certificate (or equivalent) which entitles them to practise as a lawyer. Examples of recent opportunities Banking lawyer supporting A&O’s banking practice in Dubai with the IBOR transition for a number of financial institution clients Restructuring lawyer working within A&O’s banking practice supporting a number of clients in relation to potential liquidity issues and restructuring options on an ad hoc basis. Banking lawyer supporting a leading investment bank’s finance team covering conventional and Islamic finance as well as assisting with LIBOR transition project work General banking lawyer to join a leading global bank to support the transactional team What can consulting offer you? A consulting career through Peerpoint is exciting, varied and extremely rewarding. As a Peerpoint consultant you can have the opportunity to work: In-house with one of our clients - this could mean working with a client either virtually or locally to support a project, regulatory reform or transactional work during periods of absence. Assignments can range from three to twelve months in duration and will vary in hours. In the Allen & Overy UAE practice to support a specific client or the practice generally during peak volumes. We have consultants that step into the team on an ad hoc basis and those who work regularly to support the Practice.We only take you on when we see a demand for your particular expertise, making sure there is a good chance we can provide you with work on an on-going basis. We cannot guarantee work but we are every bit as invested in moving your career forward as you are. More information on how consulting works: https://www.peerpoint.com/join-our-panel/how-consulting-works Flexibility of consulting The benefits of legal consulting are wide ranging. You might want more control over your time, to be able to balance professional and personal ambitions such as family responsibilities, a business idea, studies or hobbies. Legal consulting gives you the flexibility to remain in the workforce without putting the rest of life on hold. Supporting you and your career development When you join our panel, you’ll receive the full support of our dedicated legal consultant management team, but that’s not all. Throughout the period of your assignment, you’ll also have access to a huge suite of A&O resources, including: An A&O partner or senior lawyer contact A&O professional support lawyers and knowledge resources Bespoke Peerpoint support including: individualised coaching, exclusive events designed to meet your training and networking needs, a specialised consultant development programme on transition management, mindset and business planning and specialised CV/marketing document training Further training: Our consultants are invited to attend some of A&O’s legal training and also have access to A&O’s IT training courses Client newsletters and seminars Invitations to A&O networksAs a Peerpoint legal consultant, you’re never on your own, instead, you’re part of a community of like-minded lawyers who have all chosen the self-directed route, who are keen to share their experiences and learn from one another. Please note that, due to the high volume of applications, it is our policy not to provide detailed personal feedback at the application stage.