Legal consultant at A&O Shearman

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The role

This role is for a Legal Consultant at A&O Shearman, focusing on Finance, M&A, and Securities practice areas in London. It is designed for lawyers with top-tier post-qualification experience looking for flexible and project-based work.

What we're looking for

A minimum of two to four years' post-qualification experience at a top-tier law firm, depending on practice area

Practising certificate (or equivalent) which entitles them to practise as a lawyer in the UK

A right to reside and work in the UK

Have a desire to take ownership of their career and be responsible for their own professional development and network

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

Be committed to building a positive and productive relationship with Peerpoint, including having a transparent, open and responsive style of communication

Have an ability to make effective transitions into new environments and be motivated to deliver an excellent standard of service to each client

Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to professionally deal with stakeholders at all levels, building strong relationships internally and externally

Be resilient, autonomous and highly credible, with exemplary commercial/business acumen and client service ethic

Have 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

A consultant mindset, including a highly professional, flexible and adaptable outlook and approach· 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

Coaching or mentoring

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