Legal consultant

1 month ago

London, United Kingdom Allen & Overy Full time
Progressive legal careers

Peerpoint is Allen & Overy’s (A&O’s) global platform for self-directed consultant lawyers who want to access the best work, clients, resources and bespoke support, whilst undertaking assignments of typically six months or more, either within A&O practice groups or directly with clients. To find out more, please visit www.peerpoint.com.

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The practice handles the full range of corporate and commercial disputes, including M&A disputes, shareholder and joint venture disputes, commercial contract disputes, competition and antitrust litigation, commercial fraud, derivatives and structured finance disputes, insolvency and restructuring litigation, class actions, insurance litigation, securities litigation and aviation and shipping litigation. The team are also at the vanguard of emerging disputes driven by sustainability/ESG related issues and those involving data, cyber-security, fintech and digitalisation.

Areas of responsibility for consultant lawyers can include:Advising clients on a range of corporate and commercial disputes (in meetings, on the phone and in writing)Supporting the corporate transactional team with ad hoc queriesLiaising with clients, attending client meetings and managing client expectationsPreparing clients for court proceedings and trialsAssisting with witness statementsLegal researchAssisting with second level or key document review and disclosure exercises from time to timeSuccessful applicants will:have a minimum of two years' post-qualification experience at a law firm ranked as top tier for commercial litigation;have strong, in-depth commercial litigation skills (please note we are not looking for lawyers with extensive document review experience);have a desire to take ownership of their career and be responsible for their own professional development and network, proactively making use of any support and resources available;have researched the personal and financial factors that need to be considered when commencing a career as a legal consultant and be comfortable with the ways in which it differs from permanent employment; be committed to building a positive and productive relationship with Peerpoint, including having a transparent, open and responsive style of communication;have a consultant mindset, including a highly professional, flexible and adaptable outlook and approach;have an ability to make effective transitions into new environments and be motivated to deliver an excellent standard of service to each client;have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to professionally deal with stakeholders at all levels, building strong relationships internally and externally;be resilient, autonomous and highly credible, with exemplary commercial/business acumen and client service ethic; have proven project management skills; andhave a practising certificate (or equivalent) which entitles them to practise as a lawyer in the UK.NOTE: Due to the nature of the relationship between Peerpoint and our legal consultants, we are not able to sponsor visas. Applicants are therefore required to have a right to reside and work in the UK.

As a result of the high volume of applications we receive, it is our policy not to provide individual feedback at the application stage.

What makes consulting with Peerpoint different?

A career with Peerpoint is unmatched in the market. Over the last decade, we’ve helped lead the transformation of legal consulting as a truly credible option alongside private practice and in-house legal careers. We also have one of the most supportive offerings around, all with the full backing of A&O.

Empowering your development – you’ll be fully supported by our experienced team and will have access to A&O’s training, development and networking events, including opportunities to grow your skillset with A&O’s Advanced Delivery & Solutions businesses. On assignment, you’ll have access to an A&O partner and professional support lawyers as well as extensive knowledge resources.

Variety you control – steer your legal career in whichever direction you choose. Whether you’re looking for more control, choice or variety, as a Peerpoint consultant you’ll have the pick of the best challenges from across a range of sectors.

Let your priorities lead – it’s never been more important to find the right balance. That could mean more flexibility over the time you spend between your personal and professional life, whether that's to pursue a passion, spend time with family or take breaks to travel the world.

Futureproof your career – if you need coaching or mentoring, our team can guide you on the range of diverse paths to help you grow your experience. By understanding your needs and supporting you at every step, we’ll help you succeed so you can flourish both today and tomorrow.

We’re on an exciting journey to create an even stronger offering for our clients and our people: In May 2023, we announced our proposed merger with Shearman and Sterling, with the intention of becoming a new global leader named Allen Overy Shearman Sterling, A&O Shearman for short.

With a shared commitment to attracting and retaining the best people and an equal focus on creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace, we’re confident that this merger will further our efforts to leave a better firm for future generations as well as providing our people with exceptional career opportunities along the way.

Once complete, the merger will combine two of the world’s most prestigious law firms, leaders in their respective markets, to create an integrated global elite firm. You can read more about this on our dedicated microsite www.announcingaoss.com.

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