Legal consultant (5-7 PQE) – Commercial – GCC

A&O Shearman

Who we are and what we do 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. Assignments are usually at least six months in duration and tend to require you to work a minimum of four days per week. To find out more, please visit www.peerpoint.com. Join us Legal consulting offers fresh opportunities during a lawyer’s career. We are currently looking for lawyers with 5-7 years’ top-tier post-qualification experience within general commercial. Successful applicants will: have a minimum of four years’ post-qualification experience at a law firm ranked as top tier for corporate / commercial ideally have recent in-house legal experience in a leading organisation working within infrastructure projects (directly or as a secondee); have a commitment to building a career as a legal consultant 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; have excellent academic credentials; and have a practicing certificate (or equivalent) which entitles them to practice as a lawyerThis is an exciting and unique opportunity to be part of a forward thinking organisation at the cutting edge of infrastructure innovation. The successful individual will be able and happy to commit to a 6 month contract that is likely to require frequent / weekly travel. Please note that, due to the high volume of applications, it is our policy not to provide individual feedback at the application stage.
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Title
Associate
Practice Areas
Energy
Specialties
Infrastructure, Project Finance
Experience
5 to 7 years
Type
Law Firm