Question 1

Practice areas

Accepted Answer

• Banking & Finance
 • Commercial Contracts
 • Corporate
 • Data Privacy
 • Employment & Incentives
 • Wills & Inheritance

We welcome applications from experienced lawyers across all commercial legal disciplines, provided they are supported by a strong business case.

Question 2

Why choose us?

Accepted Answer

This is your opportunity to start thinking differently about your legal career.

You may be:
 • A seasoned Partner, ready to refocus on client work and leave behind the layers of bureaucracy and burden of management.
 • At a stage where you want to continue practising law on your own terms, without compromise.
 • A driven younger partner or senior associate, seeking more autonomy, faster growth, and uncapped earning potential.
 • Returning to the profession after time away, looking for a flexible model that fits your life and reignites your purpose.
No matter your path, the professionals we meet share a common ambition: to take ownership of their future, to work with purpose, and to build something that truly reflects who they are.

Question 3

Your practice, your way

Accepted Answer

At Support Legal, we believe that freedom and flexibility fuel passion, performance, and productivity. That’s why we empower our lawyers to work in the way that best suits them and their clients.

Here you have complete autonomy to build the practice you want. Our model gives you the freedom to:
 • Focus on the areas of law you’re passionate about and shape a unique practice.
 • Set your own targets—no enforced targets or quotas.
 • Choose your colleagues or recruit your own team.
 • Decide which clients you work with and how you price your services.
 • Work from anywhere: our offices, your own space, from home, or a client’s location.
 • Define your schedule to fit around family, hobbies, or other ventures.
 • Invest time in client relationships—and in yourself.
Whether you want to develop a niche practice, collaborate with the perfect team, or enjoy the flexibility to pursue other projects, Support Legal could be the best career move you ever make.

Question 4

Unlimited earning potential

Accepted Answer

Our fee-share model is fair, transparent, and designed to reward your efforts. It puts you in control of your income—with many of our lawyers earning more than they did at their previous firms. You receive the majority share of revenue for the work you undertake, plus additional credit for client origination. This means you can also earn passively by referring work to other lawyers within the firm, who can be engaged on terms agreed by you in advance.

Question 5

Comprehensive support services

Accepted Answer

We provide everything you need to run your practice your way—from brand and network to technology and infrastructure. Our support includes:

• IT and Technology
 • Marketing, Events, and Business Development
 • Finance and Credit Control
 • Office Services
 • Client Onboarding and Compliance
 • Professional Indemnity Insurance
 • Visa and Work Permit Assistance

You’ll also have access to a skilled team to support your fee-earning work, including:
 • Lawyers working on the fee-share model
 • Document Production Support
 • Discounted services through trusted external providers

Question 6

Expert coaching and support

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We’re here to help you transition smoothly into running your own practise. From executive coaching to mentoring and development events, our support focuses on helping you grow—not just as a lawyer, but as a business owner.

Question 7

Our culture

Accepted Answer

At Support Legal, collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. We believe excellence is achieved through shared expertise, mutual support, and a collective commitment to delivering outstanding results.
Our work spans a wide range of legal disciplines and client needs, attracting professionals with diverse personalities and backgrounds. What unites us is a deep pride in our work and a shared dedication to quality - both in service and in outcomes.

The atmosphere at Support Legal is friendly, inclusive, and respectful. Every contribution is valued, and we foster a culture where people feel supported and empowered. We believe work should be fulfilling, not all-consuming. That’s why work-life balance isn’t just a goal - it’s a reality we live every day.

This culture is not only central to our identity - it’s integral to our success.

Question 8

How does Support Legal differ from other law firms?

Accepted Answer

One of our defining features is our fee-share model. Instead of a fixed salary, our lawyers receive the majority share of the revenue they help generate, with additional credit for client origination. We don’t impose billing or time-recording targets—freeing our lawyers from the constraints common in traditional firms.
At Support Legal, you have the freedom to build and scale the practice you’ve always envisioned. From day one, you’re encouraged to collaborate with a global network of top-tier professionals across a wide range of corporate and commercial disciplines. Whether you're growing a team, joining with associates or partners, or leveraging our internal market, we support your ambitions.
We also take a multi-specialist approach. Our lawyers are encouraged to maintain a broad scope of work, which keeps them engaged and ensures clients benefit from well-rounded, strategic advice. With access to premium legal resources and support services, you can shape a practice that reflects your strengths and interests—while doing varied and meaningful work.

Question 9

What do we look for?

Accepted Answer

At Support Legal, we seek lawyers who combine strong interpersonal skills with a commercial mindset and a commitment to excellence. We value intellectual rigour and relevant experience, but just as importantly, we look for individuals who bring energy, ambition, and a collaborative spirit to their work.
Our team is made up of professionals from a wide range of educational backgrounds, cultures, and personal interests - there is no single “Support Legal type.” What unites us is a shared dedication to quality and a belief in the power of collective expertise.

We operate a flat structure, distinct from the traditional pyramid model adopted by many law firms. Without layers of senior supervision, our lawyers typically have a minimum of eight years’ post-qualification experience, and many have previously worked at leading international law firms or multinational corporations.

Question 10

Are there any specific requirements?

Accepted Answer

Much of our work focuses on the common law jurisdictions of the DIFC and ADGM, alongside advisory matters relating to UAE law. We therefore seek experienced lawyers from common law backgrounds whose qualifications and expertise provide a transferable skill set aligned with our regional focus.
We also welcome applications from lawyers based outside the UAE, provided they can demonstrate the requisite knowledge and experience.

All consultant lawyers must hold a valid practising certificate or an equivalent professional certification.

Question 11

How is Support Legal regulated?

Accepted Answer

Support Legal Limited is a limited liability company, authorised and licensed as a legal consultancy firm by Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) under licence number 000000571.
Support Legal (DIFC) Limited is a limited liability company registered with the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) under licence number CL4815 and authorised as a legal consultancy firm by the Dubai Legal Affairs Department (DLAD) under number CF-2021-00156.
All lawyers based and practising in Dubai must register as Foreign Legal Consultants with the DLAD at their own expense.

Virtual Counsel

Is the pressure of daily legal work distracting you from strategically important, business-critical matters? Virtual Counsel by Support Legal offers on-demand access to our team of senior lawyers, designed to alleviate this burden.

Recruited from top-tier international law firms and multinationals, our team are experienced at providing on-demand legal support to businesses of all sizes, serving as a flexible, cost-effective extension of your legal function. Our lawyers are skilled in assisting with:

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