A&O Shearman
Job description
About Peerpoint
Peerpoint by A&O Shearman is a global legal consulting platform for lawyers who are seeking a self-directed legal career via a non-traditional route. Consulting with Peerpoint means having the backing of A&O Shearman and, with it, access to the highest quality work, clients, resources and support.
About the role
We are looking for a seasoned financial services regulatory lawyer to join the Peerpoint panel. If you have experience in one or more of the areas listed below, and are well-organised, conscientious and detail-oriented, then we would love to hear from you.
Advising businesses across the full spectrum of financial services, including investment banks, broker-dealers, asset managers, private banks, insurers, exchanges and trading platforms
Experienced with a wide range of regulatory and compliance matters, with a particular focus on the cross border offer and marketing of investment products and services, licensing of businesses and products, securities trading, asset custody, conduct of business requirements and data privacy
Supporting financial institutions involved in transactions involving regulated businesses, for example, advising on required consents and notifications triggered through acquisition, disposal and restructuring
Successful applicants will have:
A right to work and reside in Hong Kong
Qualified to practice in at least one of the following jurisdictions: England & Wales, United States, Hong Kong, Singapore or Australia
A minimum of four years’ post-qualification experience at a top tier law firm in this field
Strong technical knowledge and experience, ideally with some Asian experience
In-house legal experience at leading financial services institutions/corporates preferred (directly or as a secondee)
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
Strong commercial/business acumen
Resilient, adaptable, autonomous and highly organised
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 twelve 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: https://www.peerpoint.com/join-our-panel/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.
Please note that, due to the high volume of applications, it is our policy not to provide detailed personal feedback at the application stage.
Office
Hong Kong SAR
Working arrangement
Hybrid (combination of office & remote working)
A&O Shearman
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