Commercial Lawyer

Peerpoint Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

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Accelerate Your Legal Career with Peerpoint - A&O Shearman's Global Consulting Platform

Peerpoint offers experienced lawyers the opportunity to undertake high-impact interim legal consulting assignments in the UAE and internationally. As part of A&O Shearman, our consultants support the firm and its clients on complex, often landmark matters across sectors. Whether you are seeking contract roles, fractional engagements, or flexible secondments, Peerpoint enables you to build a career that combines autonomy with the prestige of a leading global law firm.

Assignments are typically full-time for six months, based in Abu Dhabi or Dubai, with remote or hybrid options available. We provide visa sponsorship, DLAD registration, and access to professional development.

We are seeking talented lawyers with expertise in commercial law, a comprehensive understanding of both local and international business laws, with particular expertise in UAE federal legislation, free zone regulations, and Sharia principles as they pertain to commercial transactions. Experienced at drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of contracts-including joint venture agreements, distribution arrangements, and shareholder agreements-ensuring compliance with the UAE's evolving legal framework.

Strong analytical and problem solving skills are essential for advising clients on complex corporate structures, mergers and acquisitions, and regulatory matters. Additionally, as a commercial lawyer in the UAE you must demonstrate cultural sensitivity and effective communication skills to navigate the country's diverse business environment, often working with multinational clients and government authorities.

If you are ready to take your career to the next level and shape groundbreaking projects, we want to hear from you.

Examples of opportunities include:

• Tech Company: Draft, review, negotiate contracts; manage legal risks; ensure regulatory compliance; support contract management; collaborate with stakeholders; resolve disputes; enforce contracts; provide intellectual property support.
• Energy Supplier: Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts-including supply, procurement, service, joint ventures, and partnership agreements-for major projects, tenders, and transactions.
• Logistics Organisation: Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on procurement-related contracts and agreements, ensuring compliance with local laws and mitigating legal risks.
• Defence Organisation: Provide expert legal advice on commercial matters, contract negotiation, drafting, and review, focusing on defence procurement, supply chain agreements, and regulatory compliance.

Our Criteria

• Have a minimum of four years' post qualification experience at a law firm ranked as top tier for construction, projects, and infrastructure work.
• Ideally have recent in house legal experience within a technology & telecommunications, oil & gas, construction & real estate, financial services, healthcare & pharmaceuticals, or media & entertainment organisation.
• Experience in the Middle East and fluency in Arabic would be advantageous.
• Have a desire to take ownership of your career and be responsible for your 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.
• Have a consultant mindset, including a highly professional, flexible and adaptable outlook and approach.
• Have a practising certificate (or equivalent) which entitles you to practise as a lawyer in the region.

What makes consulting with Peerpoint different?

Peerpoint stands apart by redefining legal consulting as a credible, compelling alternative to private practice and in house roles, backed by one of the most supportive platforms in the market and the full strength of A&O Shearman.

Empowering your growth

You'll be supported by our experienced team and gain access to A&O Shearman training, development and networking, plus opportunities to build your skills with A&O Shearman's Advanced Delivery & Solutions businesses.

Access to the best

With connections to leading global businesses and cutting edge roles, we'll match you to work that fits. On assignment, you'll have access to A&O Shearman partners, professional support lawyers and extensive knowledge resources.

Your priorities first

Find the balance that works for you, with flexibility to shape your time, whether to pursue a passion, focus on family or take time out to travel.

Future proof your path

If you want coaching or mentoring, our team will help you navigate diverse career routes and grow your experience. We'll understand your goals, support you at every step and set you up to thrive.

Seniority level

Mid Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Legal and Consulting

Industries

Legal Services, Energy Technology, and Technology, Information and Media