24 March 2026
Legal consultant (interim) – 8+ PQE - Litigation - UAE
Fixed-termKey requirements
Minimum of 8 years' post-qualification experience at a law firm ranked as top tier for Litigation work Practising certificate (or equivalent) which entitles them to practise as a lawyer in the region Exposure to the DIFC/ADGM and local courts Fluency in Arabic (including drafting)
The role
This is an interim Legal Consultant (Litigation) role with A&O Shearman in Dubai, UAE, requiring 8+ years of PQE. The role is for experienced litigation lawyers seeking to undertake assignments of typically six months or more.
What we're looking for
Minimum of 8 years' post-qualification experience at a law firm ranked as top tier for Litigation work
Practising certificate (or equivalent) which entitles them to practise as a lawyer in the region
Exposure to the DIFC/ADGM and local courts
Fluency in Arabic (including drafting)
Recent in-house legal experience within the construction or financial services industries· nice to have
Experience in the Middle East· 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) – 8+ PQE - Litigation - UAE
A&O Shearman · 
Dubai
Dubai