Banking & Finance Legal Intern
Position Overview
Internship Description
About the Internship
National Bank of Bahrain (NBB), one of the Kingdom's oldest and most respected financial institutions, is offering a 3-month paid legal internship within its in-house Legal Department. Interns will support the bank's legal team on banking transactions, regulatory compliance, and contract management while gaining valuable exposure to the Bahraini financial services sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with reviewing and drafting loan agreements, guarantees, and security documentation
- Research Central Bank of Bahrain directives and their impact on banking operations
- Support the legal team in reviewing standard banking contracts and customer agreements
- Prepare legal research summaries on anti-money laundering regulations and KYC requirements
- Assist with corporate governance documentation and board meeting preparations
- Help maintain the legal department's contract management system and precedent library
Requirements
- Law student (penultimate or final year) or recent graduate from an accredited institution
- Interest in banking law, financial services regulation, or corporate law
- Strong written communication skills in English; Arabic proficiency preferred
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
- Familiarity with basic financial concepts is an advantage
What You Will Gain
- In-house legal experience at one of Bahrain's leading national banks
- Understanding of CBB regulations, banking compliance, and financial product documentation
- Professional networking within Bahrain's banking and finance community
- Mentorship from experienced in-house counsel and opportunity for future employment
Duration: 3 months | Type: Paid internship
Eligibility: Bahraini nationals and residents currently studying law or recently graduated. Priority given to candidates with demonstrated interest in financial services law.
Responsibilities
About the Internship
National Bank of Bahrain (NBB), one of the Kingdom's oldest and most respected financial institutions, is offering a 3-month paid legal internship within its in-house Legal Department. Interns will support the bank's legal team on banking transactions, regulatory compliance, and contract management while gaining valuable exposure to the Bahraini financial services sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with reviewing and drafting loan agreements, guarantees, and security documentation
- Research Central Bank of Bahrain directives and their impact on banking operations
- Support the legal team in reviewing standard banking contracts and customer agreements
- Prepare legal research summaries on anti-money laundering regulations and KYC requirements
- Assist with corporate governance documentation and board meeting preparations
- Help maintain the legal department's contract management system and precedent library
Requirements
- Law student (penultimate or final year) or recent graduate from an accredited institution
- Interest in banking law, financial services regulation, or corporate law
- Strong written communication skills in English; Arabic proficiency preferred
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
- Familiarity with basic financial concepts is an advantage
What You Will Gain
- In-house legal experience at one of Bahrain's leading national banks
- Understanding of CBB regulations, banking compliance, and financial product documentation
- Professional networking within Bahrain's banking and finance community
- Mentorship from experienced in-house counsel and opportunity for future employment
Duration: 3 months | Type: Paid internship
Eligibility: Bahraini nationals and residents currently studying law or recently graduated. Priority given to candidates with demonstrated interest in financial services law.
Requirements
Perks & Benefits
Compensation
.د.ب200 - .د.ب300/month
Practice Area
Banking Law
Application Contact
Contact: National Bank of Bahrain Internship Coordinator
Application Deadline
June 18, 2026
Employment Type
Intern
