About Peerpoint

Peerpoint is Allen & Overy\xe2\x80\x99s 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.

We are working with some of the region\'s leading international banks, corporates and sovereign wealth funds.

Typical assignments based in Abu Dhabi or Dubai are 6 months in length. Consultants would need to be able to commit to on-site client assignments in Abu Dhabi, so will ideally reside in Abu Dhabi or Dubai.

Role Profile
We are currently looking for corporate lawyers with 4-10 years\xe2\x80\x99 top-tier post-qualification experience, particularly in areas such as public and private M&A, private equity and commercial law.

Successful applicants will:

• have a minimum of four years\' post-qualification experience at a firm ranked as top tier for corporate law;
• ideally have recent in-house legal experience at a leading financial services institution or corporate (directly or as a secondee);
• 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;
• be committed to building a positive and productive relationship with Peerpoint, including having a transparent, open and responsive style of communication;
• have a consultant mindset, including a highly professional, flexible and adaptable outlook and approach;
• have an ability to make effective transitions into new environments and be motivated to deliver an excellent standard of service to each client;
• have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to professionally deal with stakeholders at all levels, building strong relationships internally and externally;
• be resilient, autonomous and highly credible, with exemplary commercial/business acumen and client service ethic;

Why be a Peerpoint consultant?

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 Abu Dhabi 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\xe2\x80\x99ll receive the full support of our dedicated legal consultant management team, but that\xe2\x80\x99s not all. Throughout the period of your assignment, you\xe2\x80\x99ll 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\xe2\x80\x99s legal training and also have access to A&O\'s IT training courses
• Client newsletters and seminars
• Invitations to A&O networks

As a Peerpoint legal consultant, you\xe2\x80\x99re never on your own, instead, you\xe2\x80\x99re 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.