Who we are and what we do
Peerpoint by A&O Shearman is a global platform for self-directed consultant lawyers. Ours is a new way to amplify your talents and ambitions whilst accessing the best work, clients, support, resources (including PI insurance) and earning potential.
The career you want without compromise
Maybe you want to do what you love but in a different way. Maybe you are keen to try a new path. Whatever your individual needs or ambitions, the one thing that every Peerpoint consultant wants, and gets, is reassurance. The certain knowledge that you can access high-level client work, supported by a global network of resources and expertise, with the opportunity to keep choosing what you do next.
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 consistent 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.
Join us
We are currently experiencing demand for capital markets lawyers and are keen to hear from highly-skilled and self-driven lawyers with broad, cross-border, top tier technical experience across a range of capital markets products and transactions.
More variety. More control.
There really is no limit to the diversity of high-level work open to you. We work closely with you to understand your goals and ambitions, and what you want to achieve with each role.
Client assignments can range from stepping into a team to support a project to taking on a senior manager role working on major transactions or regulatory change projects or implementation. Assignments range between two to six months in duration and tend to require you work a minimum of four days a week. After each assignment, it is up to you how much time you take off between assignments.
You may also have the opportunity to work within A&O Shearman on an ad-hoc basis, supporting teams when needed or joining them for fixed periods to work on a deal.
Key requirements
- Outstanding academic credentials
- Training from a top tier law firm with strong technical knowledge and experience in your area of expertise
- Experience of working in an in-house legal team at leading financial services institutions/corporates preferred (directly or as a secondee)
- Self-starter with a commitment to building a career as a consultant
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface at all levels, building strong relationships internally and externally
- Client service-focused, with exemplary client service ethic and commitment
- Strong commercial/business acumen
- Adept at leading or working within complex multi-functional, multi-national project environments
- Advanced organisational skills and diplomacy
- Resilient, adaptable, autonomous and highly credible
- Drive to achieve at a high level while working as a consultant
Why be a Peerpoint Attorney?
- Gain more career control and choice. As a Peerpoint lawyer, you are empowered to have more autonomy and control over your future with the flexibility to determine your own path: one that aligns with your career ambitions and lifestyle aspirations. Access high-level work with leading clients. Peerpoint attorneys may take on assignments with clients or with Allen & Overy.
- Benefit from the resources from an elite international law firm.
- Earn generous compensation; including benefits such healthcare, access to Allen and Overy’s resources and training opportunities, and reimbursement of professional fees.
- Receive objective and individualized career advice and support.
We only invite attorneys to join our panel when we feel confident that there will be a sufficient volume of suitable roles for their area of expertise and level of experience. We cannot guarantee work but we are every bit as invested in moving your career forward as you are.
Compensation
The salary range for this position is $95 to $210 per hour. Peerpoint lawyers are typically paid an hourly or day rate. The actual rate offered will depend on the overall qualifications of the individual applicant, the details of the assignment, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Peerpoint attorneys also get access to additional benefits, including a healthcare plan, legal resources and trainings programs, mental wellbeing programs, and reimbursement of professional fees. More specific salary information is available upon request.
Please note that, due to nature of the relationship between Peerpoint and our Peerpoint lawyers, we are not able to sponsor visas. Applicants are therefore required to be authorized to reside and work in the U.S.
Please note that, due to the high volume of applications, it is our policy not to provide individual feedback at the application stage.