Islamic Finance Legal Counsel
Position Overview
Job Description
Islamic Finance Legal Counsel — First Abu Dhabi Bank
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the UAE's largest bank, is seeking an Islamic Finance Legal Counsel to join our legal department on Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi. You will advise on Sharia-compliant financial products, Sukuk issuances, and Islamic banking regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise on structuring and documenting Sharia-compliant financial products (Murabaha, Musharaka, Ijara, Wakala)
- Support Sukuk issuance programmes, including drafting prospectuses and trust certificates
- Coordinate with the bank's Sharia Supervisory Board on product approvals and Fatwa requests
- Ensure compliance with UAE Central Bank Islamic banking regulations and AAOIFI standards
- Advise on ADGM-regulated Islamic fund structures and investment vehicles
- Handle documentation for Islamic trade finance, letters of credit, and guarantees
Responsibilities
Islamic Finance Legal Counsel — First Abu Dhabi Bank
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the UAE's largest bank, is seeking an Islamic Finance Legal Counsel to join our legal department on Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi. You will advise on Sharia-compliant financial products, Sukuk issuances, and Islamic banking regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise on structuring and documenting Sharia-compliant financial products (Murabaha, Musharaka, Ijara, Wakala)
- Support Sukuk issuance programmes, including drafting prospectuses and trust certificates
- Coordinate with the bank's Sharia Supervisory Board on product approvals and Fatwa requests
- Ensure compliance with UAE Central Bank Islamic banking regulations and AAOIFI standards
- Advise on ADGM-regulated Islamic fund structures and investment vehicles
- Handle documentation for Islamic trade finance, letters of credit, and guarantees
Requirements
- 5-8 years PQE in Islamic finance or banking law
- Strong understanding of AAOIFI standards and Sharia principles as applied to financial products
- Experience with Sukuk issuances and Islamic capital markets transactions
- Knowledge of UAE Central Bank Islamic banking regulations
- Law degree from a recognised university; additional Islamic finance qualification (CIBAFI, INCEIF) desirable
- Fluent English and Arabic
Perks & Benefits
Compensation
د.إ35,000 - د.إ55,000/year
Practice Area
Banking Law
Position
Senior
Applicant Location Requirements
Applicants must be located in: US
Application Contact
Contact: First Abu Dhabi Bank — Legal Hiring Team
Application Deadline
June 18, 2026
Employment Type
Full time
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