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Peerpoint

Peerpoint Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates Peerpoint is A&O Shearman's global platform for self directed 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 Shearman's 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. To find out more, please visit . We are currently looking for lawyers with 5+ years' top tier post qualification experience in Corporate and M&A, including drafting and negotiating share purchase agreements, asset purchase agreements, shareholders' agreements and joint venture documentation; advising on corporate governance, restructuring and foreign ownership regimes; coordinating regulatory approvals with the DFSA, ADGM FSRA, SCA and CBUAE; leading and managing buy side and sell side due diligence; structuring complex cross border and Shari'a compliant transactions; and supporting organisations on pre and post completion integration, reorganisations and corporate secretarial matters across free zones and onshore regimes. Examples of opportunities include: <ul> <li>6 months - Sovereign wealth backed portfolio company in the UAE. Embedded within a dynamic corporate development team in Abu Dhabi, supporting bolt on acquisitions, carve outs and strategic minority investments across healthcare, logistics and technology, taking the lead on due diligence workstreams, drafting core transaction documents, and coordinating regulatory filings with the ADGM FSRA and SCA, including economic substance and UBO considerations.</li> <li>6 months - Diversified conglomerate headquartered in Dubai. Acting as an in house corporate M&A lawyer, advising on joint ventures and majority acquisitions in the GCC, negotiating SPAs and shareholders' agreements, overseeing completion mechanics and conditions precedent, and liaising with the CBUAE and sector regulators on change of control approvals in financial services and payments, as well as managing integration steps and corporate secretarial updates across multiple UAE free zones.</li> <li>3 months - Regional financial institution pursuing inorganic growth. The Dubai based legal team required support for the structuring and execution of share acquisitions and asset transfers, ensuring compliance with DFSA requirements for authorised firms, delivering governance advice to the board and executive management, and coordinating multi jurisdictional counsel on cross border transactions involving DIFC, ADGM and onshore entities.</li> </ul> Our Criteria <ul> <li>Have a minimum of five years' post qualification experience at a law firm ranked as top tier for Corporate/M&A work.</li> <li>Ideally have recent in house experience supporting M&A execution or corporate development matters.</li> <li>Preferably have experience in the Middle East and fluency in Arabic.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>Have a consultant mindset, including a highly professional, flexible and adaptable outlook and approach.</li> <li>Have a practising certificate (or equivalent) which entitles them to practise as a lawyer in the region.</li> </ul> What makes consulting with Peerpoint different? A career with Peerpoint is unmatched in the market. Over the last decade, we've helped lead the transformation of legal consulting as a truly credible option alongside private practice and in house legal careers. We also have one of the most supportive offerings around, all with the full backing of A&O Shearman. Empowering your development you'll be fully supported by our experienced team and will have access to A&O Shearman's training, development and networking events, including opportunities to grow your skillset with A&O Shearman's Advanced Delivery & Solutions businesses. Only the best for you with access to the world's leading businesses and most progressive roles, we'll find you a role that's the perfect fit. On assignment, you'll have access to A&O Shearman partners and professional support lawyers as well as extensive knowledge resources. Let your priorities lead it's 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 that's 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, we'll help you succeed so you can flourish both today and tomorrow.

Corporate M&A Lawyer

Funds Lawyer - Peerpoint Abu Dhabi Peerpoint is A&O Shearman's global platform for self directed 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 Shearman's practice groups or directly with clients. Assignments based in Abu Dhabi or Dubai are six months in length and full time, with flexible working arrangements allowed. We are currently looking for lawyers with 5+ years top tier post qualification experience in funds, including drafting and negotiating fund documentation (LPA, PPM, subscription agreements, side letters, management/advisory agreements), advising on GP/LP governance and carry structures, coordinating regulatory approvals with the DFSA, ADGM FSRA, SCA and CBUAE, leading fund closings, assisting on secondary transactions and co investments, and supporting organisations on asset management M&A, carried interest re organisations and incentive schemes. Qualifications <ul> <li>Minimum five years' post qualification experience at a top tier law firm for funds</li> <li>Recent in house legal experience in fund structuring and formation</li> <li>Experience in the Middle East and fluency in Arabic</li> <li>Desire to take ownership of career and responsibility for professional development and networking</li> <li>Consultant mindset, highly professional, flexible and adaptable outlook</li> <li>Practical certificate (or equivalent) authorising practice as a lawyer in the UAE</li> </ul>

Funds Lawyer

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 Progressive legal careers
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Elevate Your Legal Career with Peerpoint &ndash; A&amp;O Shearman&rsquo;s Global Consulting Platform
 
 
 
 Peerpoint offers a unique opportunity for experienced lawyers and attorneys to engage in interim legal consulting work at the highest level. As part of A&amp;O Shearman, our consultants are tasked with supporting both the firm and its clients on often landmark, challenging and interesting deals across the UAE and globally.
 
 
 
 
 
 Whether you're seeking contract legal roles, fractional assignments, or flexible secondments, Peerpoint enables you to shape a career that reflects your ambitions while
 
 
 maintaining the quality, integrity, and prestige associated with one of the world&rsquo;s leading law firms.
 
 
 
 
 
 We work with some of the UAE&rsquo;s and Middle East&rsquo;s most well-known, renowned and sought-after clients. Our assignments often run for six months and are generally based in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
 
 
 To find out more, please visit www.peerpoint.com.
 
 
 
 Join us
 
 
 
 Due to an influx of opportunities, we are seeking lawyers with front-end construction, infrastructure, and major project experiences to join our UAE panel. You will have the opportunity to work on high-profile, complex developments across diverse sectors, advising on every stage from project inception and financing to delivery and dispute resolution. Collaborate with industry leaders, expand your skills in a fast-paced environment, and make a tangible impact on landmark projects that drive progress and innovation. If you are looking to work on exciting and interesting deals in a way that suits your personal circumstances, we want to hear from you.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Examples of recent opportunities include:
 
 
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 Giga project:
 
 Our client was looking for a projects lawyer with both front-end and back-end construction experience to support them as they ramped up. They needed a lawyer with significant Middle Eastern experience working on large scale projects across civil infrastructure, power and energy projects.
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 Supporting the practice
 
 : Since establishing Peerpoint UAE, many of our lawyers have supported A&amp;O Shearman&rsquo;s Projects team, working on high-profile energy, infrastructure and PPP deals from green hydrogen and renewables to major transport and social infrastructure projects across the Middle East, Africa and beyond.
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 Oil and gas company:
 
 We have worked with a number of oil and gas organisations across the Middle East. Our lawyers have covered a variation of projects supporting and advising on the structuring, negotiation and documentation of LNG project agreements, including EPC contracts, joint venture agreements, shareholder agreements and LNG sale and purchase agreements (SPA&rsquo;s)
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 Maritime logistics company:
 
 The client required a mid to senior level lawyer with strong project finance and project development experience, including work on transactions involving major international lenders or agencies, and ease with complex deal paperwork spanning key terms, financing, and risk management. The role also required partnering with internal functions, such as finance and sourcing, to shape legal input on financing materials
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 Our Criteria
 
 
 
 
 Successful candidates will:
 
 
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 a minimum of four years' post-qualification experience at a top tier firm for your specialism and jurisdiction
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 recent in-house legal experience within an energy, construction, transport or infrastructure company is beneficial but not essential
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 Middle Eastern experience and Arabic language skills are advantageous
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 a current practising certificate (or equivalent)
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 Why consulting with Peerpoint stands apart
 
 
 
 Peerpoint offers a market-leading consulting career. For over a decade, we&rsquo;ve helped redefine legal consulting as a credible alternative to private practice and in-house roles&mdash;backed by A&amp;O Shearman and one of the most supportive platforms in the market.
 
 
 
 Empowering your development
 
 &ndash; you&rsquo;ll have dedicated support from our experienced team plus access to A&amp;O Shearman training, development and networking, including opportunities to upskill with A&amp;O Shearman&rsquo;s Advanced Delivery &amp; Solutions businesses.
 
 
 
 Only the best for you
 
 &ndash; with access to world‑class clients and progressive roles, we&rsquo;ll match you to opportunities that fit. On assignment, you can draw on A&amp;O Shearman partners, professional support lawyers and extensive knowledge resources.
 
 
 
 Let your priorities lead
 
 &ndash; find the balance that matters to you. Gain flexibility to pursue passions, spend time with family or take breaks to travel.
 
 
 
 Future‑proof your career
 
 &ndash; whether you want coaching or mentoring, we&rsquo;ll guide you through diverse paths to build experience. By understanding your goals and supporting you at every step, we help you succeed and flourish.
 
 
 
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Construction/Projects Lawyer

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 Corporate M&amp;A Lawyer
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Progressive legal careers
 
 
 
 Peerpoint is A&amp;O Shearman&rsquo;s global platform for self-directed 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&amp;O Shearman&rsquo;s 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. To find out more, please visit www.peerpoint.com.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Join us
 
 
 
 We are currently looking for lawyers with 5+ years&rsquo; top-tier post-qualification experience in Corporate and M&amp;A, including drafting and negotiating share purchase agreements, asset purchase agreements, shareholders&rsquo; agreements and joint venture documentation; advising on corporate governance, restructuring and foreign ownership regimes; coordinating regulatory approvals with the DFSA, ADGM FSRA, SCA and CBUAE; leading and managing buy-side and sell-side due diligence; structuring complex cross-border and Shari&rsquo;a-compliant transactions; and supporting organisations on pre- and post-completion integration, reorganisations and corporate secretarial matters across free zones and onshore regimes.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Examples of opportunities include:
 
 
 
 
 6 months &ndash;
 
 Sovereign wealth backed portfolio company in the UAE. Embedded within a dynamic corporate development team in Abu Dhabi, supporting bolt on acquisitions, carve-outs and strategic minority investments across healthcare, logistics and technology, taking the lead on due diligence workstreams, drafting core transaction documents, and coordinating regulatory filings with the ADGM FSRA and SCA, including economic substance and UBO considerations.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 6 months &ndash;
 
 Diversified conglomerate headquartered in Dubai. Acting as an in-house corporate M&amp;A lawyer, advising on joint ventures and majority acquisitions in the GCC, negotiate SPAs and shareholders&rsquo; agreements, oversee completion mechanics and conditions precedent, and liaising with the CBUAE and sector regulators on change of control approvals in financial services and payments, as well as managing integration steps and corporate secretarial updates across multiple UAE free zones.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 3 months &ndash;
 
 Regional financial institution pursuing inorganic growth. The Dubai-based legal team required support for the structuring and execution of share acquisitions and asset transfers, ensuring compliance with DFSA requirements for authorised firms, delivering governance advice to the board and executive management, and coordinating multi-jurisdictional counsel on cross-border transactions involving DIFC, ADGM and onshore entities.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Our Criteria
 
 
 
 Successful candidates will:
 
 <ol>
 <li>
 Have a minimum of five years&rsquo; post-qualification experience at a law firm ranked as top tier for Corporate/M&amp;A work.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ideally have recent in-house experience supporting M&amp;A execution or corporate development matters.
 </li>
 <li>
 Preferably have experience in the Middle East and fluency in Arabic.
 </li>
 <li>
 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.
 </li>
 <li>
 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.
 </li>
 <li>
 Have a consultant mindset, including a highly professional, flexible and adaptable outlook and approach.
 </li>
 <li>
 Have a practising certificate (or equivalent) which entitles them to practise as a lawyer in the region.
 </li>
 </ol>
 
 
 
 
 
 What makes consulting with Peerpoint different?
 
 
 
 A career with Peerpoint is unmatched in the market. Over the last decade, we&rsquo;ve helped lead the transformation of legal consulting as a truly credible option alongside private practice and in-house legal careers. We also have one of the most supportive offerings around, all with the full backing of A&amp;O Shearman.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Empowering your development
 
 &ndash; you&rsquo;ll be fully supported by our experienced team and will have access to A&amp;O Shearman&rsquo;s training, development and networking events, including opportunities to grow your skillset with A&amp;O Shearman&rsquo;s Advanced Delivery &amp; Solutions businesses.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Only the best for you
 
 &ndash; with access to the world&rsquo;s leading businesses and most progressive roles, we&rsquo;ll find you a role that&rsquo;s the perfect fit. On assignment, you&rsquo;ll have access to A&amp;O Shearman partners and professional support lawyers as well as extensive knowledge resources.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Let your priorities lead
 
 &ndash; it&rsquo;s 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 that's to pursue a passion, spend time with family or take breaks to travel the world.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Futureproof your career
 
 &ndash; 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, we&rsquo;ll help you succeed so you can flourish both today and tomorrow.
 
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Join Peerpoint and explore 4   exciting career opportunities. They're hiring for various roles with options for remote or on-site work. Apply today and become part of their innovative team.

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Corporate M&A Lawyer

Funds Lawyer

Construction/Projects Lawyer

Corporate M&A Lawyer