Islamic Finance Lawyer

Islamic Finance Lawyer at Yusof Halim & Partners

Yusof Halim & Partners, a leading Brunei law firm in Islamic finance, is looking for a qualified lawyer to join its Islamic banking and finance practice in Bandar Seri Begawan. The role involves advising Islamic financial institutions, including BIBD and Takaful Brunei, on Syariah-compliant product structuring, sukuk issuances, and regulatory compliance under the Islamic Banking Order 2008.

Key Responsibilities

• Structure and document Syariah-compliant financing facilities, including murabahah, ijarah, musharakah, and wakalah arrangements
• Advise on sukuk issuances and Islamic capital markets transactions in compliance with AAOIFI and IFSB standards
• Review and draft takaful policy documentation and retakaful agreements for Takaful Brunei
• Ensure compliance with the Islamic Banking Order 2008 and guidelines issued by the Brunei Darussalam Central Bank (BDCB)
• Liaise with Syariah advisory boards on product structuring and Syariah compliance opinions
• Advise on cross-border Islamic finance transactions involving counterparties in Malaysia, the GCC, and wider ASEAN

• Advise financial institutions on Syariah-compliant product development
• Draft and review Islamic finance transaction documentation
• Support the firm's Islamic finance advisory practice

• Admitted to practise in Brunei under the Legal Profession Act (Chapter 132)
• 3-6 years of experience in Islamic finance, banking law, or Syariah-compliant transactions
• Law degree from UBD, a Malaysian, UK, or Australian university
• Understanding of Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh muamalat) and Syariah principles applicable to finance
• Familiarity with AAOIFI standards and BDCB regulatory framework
• Fluent in English and Malay