Legal consultant interim 5-7 PQE - Construction amp Infrastructure - AampO Shearman

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Peerpoint is A&O Shearmans global platform for selfdirected consultant lawyers who want to access the best work clients resources and bespoke support while undertaking assignments of typically six months or more either within A&O Shearmans practice groups or directly with clients.

Typical assignments based in Abu Dhabi or Dubai are 6 months in length and full time. There can also be opportunities that allow for flexible working arrangements.

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We are currently looking for lawyers with 57 years toptier postqualification experience in noncontentious construction and infrastructure. Ideally candidates will have experience in

• Drafting and negotiating numerous construction related contracts (both in FIDIC and bespoke forms) for a wide range of projects (including power infrastructure buildings and leisure facilities);
• Drafting and negotiating several O&M and FM contracts; and
• Providing legal services and advising on all areas of construction law including associated areas and matters related to contractors subcontractors and design professionals.

Examples of opportunities include:

• A 6 month contract for a noncontentious construction lawyer to join a wellestablished energy company supporting their legal team with drafting suites of construction related templates for governments developers and contractors across the GCC.
• A 12 month contract for a construction lawyer to join a local government entity to assist with drafting and negotiating construction contracts (including FIDIC contracts and other nonFIDC construction legal documentation).
• A 3 month contract for a projects and infrastructure lawyer to work within A&O Shearman providing senior frontend construction legal support to the UAEs Energy Natural resources and Infrastructure practice.

Our Criteria

Successful candidates will:

• have a minimum of four years postqualification experience at a law firm ranked as top tier for construction projects and infrastructure work;
• ideally have recent inhouse legal experience within an energy transport or infrastructure company;
• preferably have experience in the Middle East and fluency in Arabic
• 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;
• have a consultant mindset including a highly professional flexible and adaptable outlook and approach;
• have a practising certificate (or equivalent) which entitles them to practise as a lawyer in the region.

What makes consulting with Peerpoint different

A career with Peerpoint is unmatched in the market. Over the last decade weve helped lead the transformation of legal consulting as a truly credible option alongside private practice and inhouse legal careers. We also have one of the most supportive offerings around all with the full backing of A&O Shearman.

Empowering your development youll be fully supported by our experienced team and will have access to A&O Shearmans training development and networking events including opportunities to grow your skillset with A&O Shearmans Advanced Delivery & Solutions businesses.

Only the best for you with access to the worlds leading businesses and most progressive roles well find you a role thats the perfect fit. On assignment youll have access to an A&O Shearman partners and professional support lawyers as well as extensive knowledge resources.

Let your priorities lead its never been more important to find the right balance. That could mean more flexibility over the time you spend between your personal and professional life whether thats to pursue a passion spend time with family or take breaks to travel the world.

Futureproof your career if you need coaching or mentoring our team can guide you on the range of diverse paths to help you grow your experience. By understanding your needs and supporting you at every step well help you succeed so you can flourish both today and tomorrow.