Arabic-Speaking Legal Consultant — UAE (Flexible / On-Site)

A&O Shearman; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Peerpoint, A&O Shearman's platform for self-directed consultant lawyers, seeks Arabic-speaking lawyers with 5+ PQE for assignments in the UAE. Roles include in-house client support, regulatory reform and transactional work, with on-site requirements in Abu Dhabi or Dubai.

Successful applicants will be highly qualified, resilient and adaptable to diverse environments, with hybrid options discussed. The platform emphasizes flexible arrangements and ongoing career development within the consultancy

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years' post-qualification experience at a top-tier law firm.
• Excellent academic credentials and a practicing certificate to practice as a lawyer.
• Consultant mindset, resilient and open to diverse assignments in consultancy.

Responsibilities

• Work on-site in Abu Dhabi or Dubai to suit client requirements, with possible hybrid arrangements.
• Support client projects across regulatory reform, transactional work or secondment during assignments.
• Engage with clients and teams within Peerpoint and A&O Shearman UAE practice as needed.

Skills

Arabic speaking

Adaptability

Education

Qualified lawyer (bar admission)

Job description

Peerpoint, A&O Shearman's platform for self-directed consultant lawyers, seeks Arabic-speaking lawyers with 5+ PQE for assignments in the UAE. Roles include in-house client support, regulatory reform and transactional work, with on-site requirements in Abu Dhabi or Dubai.

Successful applicants will be highly qualified, resilient and adaptable to diverse environments, with hybrid options discussed. The platform emphasizes flexible arrangements and ongoing career development within the consultancy