{"id":48447,"date":"2025-11-15T12:37:36","date_gmt":"2025-11-15T08:37:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/herecareers.com\/job\/legal-consultant-interim-7-pqe-investment-funds-uae\/"},"modified":"2025-11-15T12:37:37","modified_gmt":"2025-11-15T08:37:37","slug":"legal-consultant-interim-7-pqe-investment-funds-uae","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/herecareers.com\/ar\/job\/legal-consultant-interim-7-pqe-investment-funds-uae\/","title":{"rendered":"Legal consultant (interim) \u2013 7 PQE &#8211; Investment Funds &#8211; UAE"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>411_2319136<\/p>\n<p>Progressive legal careers <\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Peerpoint is A&#038;O Shearman\u2019s 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&#038;O Shearman\u2019s practice groups or directly with clients. <\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>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. <\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>To find out more, please visit  . <\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Join us <\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>We are currently looking for lawyers with 7+ years\u2019 top-tier post-qualification experience in funds, asset management, and financial services. <\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Examples of opportunities include: <\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li> A 3-month contract with a prestigious financial institution in Abu Dhabi. Advising on the structuring and operation of investment funds, including private equity, real estate, and hedge funds. <\/li>\n<li> A 6-month contract with a leading banking institution in the UAE, providing advisory services on the structuring, establishment, and ongoing management of investment funds. 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