Legal Officer — Islamic Banking

The National Bank of Bahrain is recruiting a Legal Officer to support its Islamic banking subsidiary from the bank's Diplomatic Area headquarters. You will ensure all Islamic finance products comply with Sharia principles and AAOIFI standards while meeting CBB regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Review Islamic financing documentation including murabaha, musharaka, and ijara agreements
• Advise on Sharia compliance under AAOIFI Financial Accounting Standards and Sharia Standards
• Coordinate with the Sharia Supervisory Board on product approvals and fatwa requests
• Ensure compliance with CBB Rulebook Volume 2 (Islamic Banks)
• Draft standard form documentation for Islamic retail and corporate products

• Review 20-30 Islamic financing files monthly
• Prepare legal opinions on Sharia compliance matters
• Support product development for new Islamic finance offerings
• Maintain the Islamic banking documentation template library

• LLB from a recognised university; qualification in Islamic Finance or Sharia Law preferred
• 3-5 years experience in Islamic banking legal or Sharia compliance
• Knowledge of AAOIFI standards and Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB) principles
• Bilingual in Arabic and English
• Licensed by the Bahrain Bar Society or eligible