About Peerpoint
Peerpoint is Allen & Overy’s global platform for self-directed consultant lawyers who want to access the best work, clients, resources and bespoke support, whilst working on assignments with Allen & Overy or directly with clients as a legal consultant.
Typical assignments based in Abu Dhabi or Dubai are 6 months in length and there are flexible working arrangements available.
Alternatively, consultants have the opportunity to undertake assignments remotely for clients based within Abu Dhabi or Dubai whilst being based in the UK, Australia, Singapore or Hong Kong.
Key requirements
Consultancy can offer Lawyers the opportunity to expand their skill set and work on diverse and unusual matters. Whilst we are looking for regulators with Middle Eastern experience to join our panel more generally, we currently have an interesting opportunity for a regulator looking to embark on a challenging but rewarding project.
Our practice is looking for :
What can consulting offer you?
A consulting career through Peerpoint is exciting, varied and extremely rewarding. As a Peerpoint consultant you can have the opportunity to work :
Assignments can range from three to twelve months in duration and will vary in hours.
We only take you on when we see a demand for your particular expertise, making sure there is a good chance we can provide you with work on an on-going basis.
We cannot guarantee work but we are every bit as invested in moving your career forward as you are.
More information on how consulting works :
Flexibility of consulting
The benefits of legal consulting are wide ranging. You might want more control over your time, to be able to balance professional and personal ambitions such as family responsibilities, a business idea, studies or hobbies.
Legal consulting gives you the flexibility to remain in the workforce without putting the rest of life on hold.
Supporting you and your career development
When you join our panel, you’ll receive the full support of our dedicated legal consultant management team, but that’s not all.
Throughout the period of your assignment, you’ll also have access to a huge suite of A&O resources, including :
As a Peerpoint legal consultant, you’re never on your own, instead, you’re part of a community of like-minded lawyers who have all chosen the self-directed route, who are keen to share their experiences and learn from one another.
Please note that, due to the high volume of applications, it is our policy not to provide detailed personal feedback at the application stage.
