24 March 2026
Legal consultant (interim) – 7+ PQE-Competition Law - UAE
Fixed-termKey requirements
Minimum of seven years' post-qualification experience at a law firm ranked as top tier for competition work Practising certificate (or equivalent) which entitles them to practise as a lawyer in the region Consultant mindset, including a highly professional, flexible and adaptable outlook and approach Desire to take ownership of their career and be responsible for their own professional development and network
The role
A&O Shearman is seeking an interim Legal Consultant with 7+ years of PQE in Competition Law for their Dubai office. This role is for experienced lawyers who want to work on top-tier competition law matters, including merger control notifications, antitrust investigations, and compliance advice.
What you'll do
- Advise on all aspects of competition law, including compliance and risk management
- Handle merger control notifications and antitrust investigations
- Draft and review contracts to ensure compliance with competition law
- Provide training and guidance to internal stakeholders
What we're looking for
Minimum of seven years' post-qualification experience at a law firm ranked as top tier for competition work
Practising certificate (or equivalent) which entitles them to practise as a lawyer in the region
Consultant mindset, including a highly professional, flexible and adaptable outlook and approach
Desire to take ownership of their career and be responsible for their own professional development and network
Recent in-house legal experience within competition law· nice to have
Experience in the Middle East· nice to have
Fluency in Arabic· nice to have
Benefits
Access to A&O Shearman’s training, development and networking events
Opportunities to grow your skillset with A&O Shearman’s Advanced Delivery & Solutions businesses
Access to an A&O Shearman partners and professional support lawyers
Access to extensive knowledge resources
Flexibility over the time you spend between your personal and professional life
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Legal consultant (interim) – 7+ PQE-Competition Law - UAE
A&O Shearman · 
Dubai
Dubai