Simmons Adaptive – Interim Consultant Lawyer - Dubai

About the Role
As demand for flexible legal talent continues to grow across the Middle East, we are keen to connect with lawyers interested in consultancy opportunities with a broad range of Adaptive clients in the region. As an Adaptive consultant, you will be fully supported by the team with a sponsoring Partner and a client team with whom we encourage you to engage regularly. You will have access to the company's resources and know-how, along with opportunities for training and development.

Main Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients to provide legal solutions in various practice areas.
• Engage with clients regularly and effectively deliver consultancy services.
• Maintain a high standard of legal advice while managing workflows autonomously or as part of a team.
• Work effectively to meet tight deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and training initiatives.

Requirements

• Qualified lawyer with relevant experience gained in private practice and/or in-house legal teams.
• Strong technical expertise in one or more of the following areas:
  • Commercial
  • Corporate
  • Financial Services Regulatory
  • Global Markets
  • Banking & Finance
• A commercial and pragmatic approach to legal advice.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and a collaborative teamwork approach.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workloads effectively.
• Must hold the relevant right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship is not available).

Why You Should Join

• Access to high-quality roles with market-leading clients.
• Support from a sponsoring Partner while on external assignments.
• Utilize the company's resources and know-how during assignments.
• Invitations to in-person and virtual networking events exclusively for Adaptive consultants.
• Backing from a leading international law firm.

Equal Opportunities

• Commitment to promoting equality and diversity in employment.
• Belief in equality of opportunity regardless of race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, and other characteristics.
• Support for flexible working arrangements and encourage discussions on such interests.

Background Screening

• All recruits will undergo a background screening process, which may include a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) certificate.
• We undertake not to discriminate unfairly against any candidate based on a DBS certificate. The company's policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders is available upon request.