Job description About Peerpoint Peerpoint by A&O Shearman is a global legal consulting platform for lawyers who are seeking a self-directed legal career via a non-traditional route. Consulting with Peerpoint means having the backing of A&O Shearman and, with it, access to the highest quality work, clients, resources and support. About the role We currently have a secondment opportunity with our client, a US based investment firm, for an attorney with 4-8+years’ experience in funds, particularly in areas such as fund formation, fund distribution, and fund-related regulation. Successful applicants will: have 4-8 years’ experience at a law firm ranked as top tier; experience in areas such as fund formation, fund distribution, fund-related regulation ideally have recent in-house legal experience at a leading financial institution (directly or as a secondee); be admitted to the California or New York; have a commitment to building a career through interim assignments and be motivated to operate at a high level whilst working in this way; have a ‘consultant mindset’, including a flexible and adaptable outlook and approach; have proven project management skills; have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to interface at all levels, building strong relationships internally and externally; be resilient, autonomous and highly credible, with exemplary commercial/business acumen, client service ethic and commitment; and have excellent academic credentials. More variety. More control. Why be a Peerpoint consultant? A consulting career through Peerpoint is diverse, exciting and immensely rewarding. As a Peerpoint consultant you can have the opportunity to work: In-house with one of our clients - one assignment could be stepping into a team to support a project, while another a senior manager role tackling regulatory change. Assignments can range from two to six months in duration and are usually worked four days’ per week In the A&O Shearman practice on an ad-hoc basis, supporting teams when needed or joining them for fixed periods to work on a deal. 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 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 Shearman resources, including: An A&O Shearman partner or senior lawyer contact A&O Shearman 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 Shearman’s legal training and also have access to A&O Shearman’s IT training courses Client newsletters and seminars Invitations to A&O Shearman networks, the A&O Shearman mentoring programme and pro bono opportunities As 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.