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 5–8 years' PQE, preferably with in-house or energy sector experience and familiarity with the Middle East market Multinational compliance experience and a strong background in M&A, with Middle East or GCC experience being essential
TrendsThe role
This is an interim Legal Consultant role within A&O Shearman's Peerpoint platform, focusing on Regulatory and Compliance matters in Dubai, UAE. It is for lawyers with 5+ years of PQE 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, including policies, training, third-party due diligence, and internal investigations
- 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
5–8 years' PQE, preferably with in-house or energy sector experience and familiarity with the Middle East market
Multinational compliance experience and a strong background in M&A, with Middle East or GCC experience being essential
Five years of legal or compliance experience, with a preference for candidates familiar with the renewable energy or infrastructure sectors
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
Benefits
Assignments of typically six months or longer
Opportunities offering flexible working arrangements may also be available
Full access to A&O Shearman's training programmes, professional development resources, and networking events
Opportunities exist to expand your capabilities through collaboration with A&O Shearman's Advanced Delivery & Solutions businesses
Access to A&O Shearman partners and professional support lawyers, together with extensive knowledge management resources
The flexibility to accommodate your priorities
Coaching and mentoring
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Legal consultant (interim) – 5years + PQE - Compliance - UAE
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Dubai
Dubai