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Legal consultant (interim) – 7+ PQE - Real Estate - UAE

A&O Shearman Spain
Dubai, UAE
Temporary
Mid-Senior
1 months ago
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Job Description

  • Progressive legal careers
  • 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 www.peerpoint.com.
  • Join us
  • We are currently looking for lawyers with 5-7 years’ top-tier post-qualification experience in real estate planning, development and transactions.
  • Ideally candidates will have experience in –
  • a variety of commercial real estate work, including real estate planning,
  • development and projects, property acquisitions and disposals, certificate of title review, landlord and tenant work, corporate support; and
  • the real estate aspects of finance transactions

Examples Of Opportunities Include

  • A 6-month contract for a real estate lawyer supporting the legal team at a well-established Investment company working with a variety of clients including retail, malls and hotels.
  • A 6-month contract for a real estate lawyer to provide advice and negotiate infrastructure contracts, such as land leases, corridor license agreements, utility agreements, master agreements, construction agreements, infrastructure arrangements plus port licences and general land & infrastructure matter to a major Energy supplier in the region.
  • A 3-month contract for a real estate lawyer to support the related real estate aspects of various business activities including: corporate deals, lending and JV work for a global real estate and property development organisation.

Successful Candidates Will

  • have a minimum of four years' post-qualification experience at a law firm ranked as top tier for commercial real estate work
  • ideally have recent in-house legal experience in a recognised organisation
  • 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, 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 an 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.

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