Attorney, Sheriah & Legal Research and Advisory (1808)

Job Description

Job Summary
Attorney, Sheriah & Legal Research and Advisory participates in conducting  legal and Sheriah research, reviewing various legal documents for proper legal and Shariah terminologies, and participating in reviewing legal issues for new IFB products and services launched by the Bank. In addition, the role holder is responsible for participating  in providing legal advisory service for IFB wing of the Bank and  participating in preparation  cases (pleading, defenses, and petition) related to IFB window services as per the law of the land approved policies, procedures, guidelines & SAC fatwas & Islamic financial principles.
Academic and Professional Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Sheriah Law, Islamic Finance, Economics or its equivalent field.
Certifications in interest free banking is an added advantage.
Additional certification in law, banking, finance or similar fields is an added advantage.
Experience
At least Four (4) years relevant experience.
Functional/Technical Competencies
Legal knowledge and expertise: Knowledge and understanding of different national and international laws (commercial laws, business laws, criminal laws etc.), legal principles and practices; understanding on financial regulations and NBE’s guidelines, statutory requirements and restrictions necessary for providing legal services for the Bank, where state laws and regulations dictate the delivery of specific legal services.
Knowledge on Islamic banking operation: Basic knowledge and understanding of principles, practices and regulations that govern financial transactions in accordance with Islamic law (Shariah law).
Advisory skill: Skill to provide an opinion, advice, and counsel to work units/organs of the Bank from legal point of view,  assesses situations, developing findings, legal conclusions and/or recommendations for an appropriate course of action for the Bank