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Consulting lawyer - Banking & Finance - Peerpoint Panel Join to apply for the Consulting lawyer - Banking & Finance - Peerpoint Panel role at Peerpoint Consulting lawyer - Banking & Finance - Peerpoint Panel 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Consulting lawyer - Banking & Finance - Peerpoint Panel role at Peerpoint Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. 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. To find out more, please visit We are currently building a leading banking and finance panel in the areas of expertise set out below. If you are a highly-skilled and self-driven lawyer with top tier technical experience in these areas then we are keen to hear from you: General lending Leveraged Finance Prime brokerage (PBA, Prime Finance Master Confirmation Agreements, Lock-up Agreements); Asian (North/South Asia) markets Key requirements A right to work and reside in Hong Kong Minimum of four years' post-qualification experience gained at a top tier law firm and in-house experience with a leading financial institution Hong Kong or other common law qualification Strong technical knowledge and experience in negotiating prime brokerage agreements Excellent academic credentials Self-starter with a commitment to building a career as a consultant and a drive to achieve at a high level whilst working as a consultant Adept at leading or working within complex multi-functional, multi-national project environments 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 Resilient, adaptable, autonomous and highly credible Advanced organisational skills and diplomacy Why be a Peerpoint consultant? A consulting career through Peerpoint is diverse, exciting and immensely rewarding. As a Peerpoint consultant you can have the opportunity to work: In-house with one of our clients - one assignment could be stepping into a team to support a project, while another a senior manager role tackling regulatory change. Assignments can range from two to six months in duration and are usually worked four days’ per week. In the A&O Shearman practice on an ad-hoc basis, supporting teams when needed or joining them for fixed periods to work on a deal. 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. You might want more choice and control over, or variety in, your work. Legal consulting enables informed decision-making about the future direction of your career, offering you the opportunity to work with different clients, sectors, and teams (including within A&O Shearman in some cases). It also offers flexibility and options, including the right to accept or decline potential placements or assignments. 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 Shearman resources, including: An A&O Shearman partner or senior lawyer contact A&O Shearman professional support lawyers and knowledge resources Bespoke Peerpoint support including: individualised coaching, exclusive events designed to meet your training and networking needs, a specialised consultant development programme on transition management, mindset and business planning and specialised CV/marketing document training Further training: Our consultants are invited to attend some of A&O Shearman’s legal training and also have access to A&O Shearman's IT training courses Client newsletters and seminars Invitations to A&O Shearman networks, the A&O Shearman mentoring programme and pro bono opportunities 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. 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