24 March 2026
Key requirements
Minimum of two to four years' post-qualification experience at a top-tier law firm Practising certificate (or equivalent) which entitles them to practise as a lawyer in the UK Right to reside and work in the UK Experience in Banking and finance (including leveraged finance, private credit / direct lending, fund finance and project finance) for 4-10 PQE
The role
A&O Shearman is seeking experienced Legal Consultants for its Peerpoint platform to work on assignments within its Employment, Finance, M&A, Regulatory, and Securities practice areas in London. This role is for self-directed lawyers who want access to top-tier work and clients.
What we're looking for
Minimum of two to four years' post-qualification experience at a top-tier law firm
Practising certificate (or equivalent) which entitles them to practise as a lawyer in the UK
Right to reside and work in the UK
Experience in Banking and finance (including leveraged finance, private credit / direct lending, fund finance and project finance) for 4-10 PQE
Experience in Corporate (M&A, reorganisations, equity capital markets, corporate advisory and commercial law) for 4-7 PQE
Experience in Derivatives and structured finance for 8+ PQE
Experience in Financial services regulation (including payment services regulation) for 4-7 PQE
Experience in Employment for 5+ PQE
A consultant mindset, including a highly professional, flexible and adaptable outlook and approach
An ability to make effective transitions into new environments and be motivated to deliver an excellent standard of service to each client
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to professionally deal with stakeholders at all levels, building strong relationships internally and externally
Resilient, autonomous and highly credible, with exemplary commercial/business acumen and client service ethic
Proven project management skills
Recent in-house legal experience at a leading financial services institution or corporate (directly or as a secondee)· 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 and solutions businesses
Access to an A&O Shearman partner and professional support lawyers on assignment
Access to extensive knowledge resources on assignment
Flexibility over the time you spend between your personal and professional life
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