22 September 2026
Legal consultant (interim) – 8+ PQE - Funds & Asset Management - UAE
Fixed-termKey requirements
Minimum of eight years' post-qualification experience in funds and asset management Substantial experience gained in private practice at a law firm ranked as top tier for funds work (e.g. Chambers Band 1-2 or Legal 500 Tier 1-2) In-house legal experience at a leading financial services institution or corporate (directly or as a secondee) Practising certificate (or equivalent) which entitles them to practise as a lawyer in the region
TrendsThe role
This role is for an interim Legal Consultant in Funds & Asset Management with 8+ years of PQE, based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The position is with A&O Shearman's Peerpoint platform, focusing on advising a range of clients on investment fund matters.
What you'll do
- Advise sponsors, asset managers, investment funds, sovereign wealth funds (SWFs), financial institutions, corporate clients, institutional investors and family offices on the structuring, formation, establishment, management and operation of investment funds
- Advise clients on funds structuring, funds formation, funds establishment and related issues
- Advise on associated regulatory and compliance requirements for investment funds (including Shari'a funds)
- Advise on investments into a wide range of funds structures (from traditional funds to bespoke co-investment structures)
What we're looking for
Minimum of eight years' post-qualification experience in funds and asset management
Substantial experience gained in private practice at a law firm ranked as top tier for funds work (e.g. Chambers Band 1-2 or Legal 500 Tier 1-2)
In-house legal experience at a leading financial services institution or corporate (directly or as a secondee)
Practising certificate (or equivalent) which entitles them to practise as a lawyer in the region
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Proven project management skills
Legal experience in the Middle East· 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 an A&O Shearman partner and professional support lawyers as well as extensive knowledge resources
Flexibility over the time you spend between your personal and professional life
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Legal consultant (interim) – 8+ PQE - Funds & Asset Management - UAE
A&O Shearman · 
Dubai
Dubai