24 March 2026
Legal consultant (interim) – 5years + PQE - Compliance - UAE
Fixed-termKey requirements
Minimum of 5 years' post-qualification experience at a law firm ranked as top tier for your specialism 5+ years' top-tier post-qualification experience in Compliance Practising certificate (or equivalent) which entitles them to practise as a lawyer in the region
The role
This is an interim Legal Consultant role with A&O Shearman in Dubai, UAE, focusing on Regulatory and Compliance matters. It requires 5+ years of PQE and is suitable for experienced lawyers seeking high-calibre assignments.
What you'll do
- Providing legal advice on anti-bribery and corruption, sanctions, export controls, and energy sector regulations
- Supporting the development and delivery of the company's broader compliance programme
- Managing compliance programmes
- Conducting M&A due diligence
- Developing policies
- Advising on regulatory matters across multiple jurisdictions
- Conducting third-party due diligence
- Supporting internal investigations
- Reviewing contracts for compliance risks
- Delivering training on best practices
What we're looking for
Minimum of 5 years' post-qualification experience at a law firm ranked as top tier for your specialism
5+ years' top-tier post-qualification experience in Compliance
Practising certificate (or equivalent) which entitles them to practise as a lawyer in the region
Recent in-house legal experience within a compliance role· nice to have
Experience in the Middle East· nice to have
Fluency in Arabic (including drafting)· nice to have
Energy sector experience· nice to have
Multinational compliance experience· nice to have
Strong background in M&A· nice to have
Familiarity with the Middle East market· nice to have
Familiarity with the renewable energy or infrastructure sectors· nice to have
Benefits
Full access to A&O Shearman's training programmes
Access to professional development resources
Access to networking events
Opportunities to expand capabilities through collaboration with A&O Shearman's Advanced Delivery & Solutions businesses
Access to A&O Shearman partners and professional support lawyers whilst on assignment
Access to extensive knowledge management resources
Coaching and mentoring
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Legal consultant (interim) – 5years + PQE - Compliance - UAE
A&O Shearman · 
Dubai
Dubai