24 March 2026
Legal consultant (interim) – 5 + PQE - corporate M&A - UAE
Fixed-termKey requirements
Minimum of five years' post-qualification experience at a law firm ranked as top tier for Corporate/M&A work Practising certificate (or equivalent) which entitles them to practise as a lawyer in the region Experience in drafting and negotiating share purchase agreements, asset purchase agreements, shareholders’ agreements and joint venture documentation Experience advising on corporate governance, restructuring and foreign ownership regimes
TrendsThe role
A&O Shearman is seeking a Legal Consultant (interim) with 5+ PQE in Corporate M&A for assignments in Dubai/Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. This role is for self-directed consultant lawyers joining Peerpoint, A&O Shearman's platform for accessing high-quality legal work.
What we're looking for
Minimum of five years' post-qualification experience at a law firm ranked as top tier for Corporate/M&A work
Practising certificate (or equivalent) which entitles them to practise as a lawyer in the region
Experience in drafting and negotiating share purchase agreements, asset purchase agreements, shareholders’ agreements and joint venture documentation
Experience advising on corporate governance, restructuring and foreign ownership regimes
Experience coordinating regulatory approvals with the DFSA, ADGM FSRA, SCA and CBUAE
Experience leading and managing buy-side and sell-side due diligence
Experience structuring complex cross-border and Shari’a-compliant transactions
Experience supporting organisations on pre- and post-completion integration, reorganisations and corporate secretarial matters across free zones and onshore regimes
Recent in-house experience supporting M&A execution or corporate development matters· nice to have
Experience in the Middle East· nice to have
Fluency in Arabic· nice to have
Desire to take ownership of their career and be responsible for their own professional development and network· nice to have
Research 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· nice to have
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 & Solutions businesses
Access to A&O Shearman partners and professional support lawyers
Access to extensive knowledge resources
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Legal consultant (interim) – 5 + PQE - corporate M&A - UAE
A&O Shearman · 
Dubai / Abu Dhabi
Dubai / Abu Dhabi