Attorney, Sheriah & Legal Research and Advisory Full Time

Attorney, Sheriah & Legal Research and Advisory for Addis Ababa

Vacancy Details

Vacancy Number: DB_EX/HO/053/26
Vacancy Posting End Date: 02/04/2026

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

Behavioral Competencies

• Collaboration: Encompasses a range of behaviors, including effective communication, teamwork, dependability, and engagemen
• Team Work: Collaborating and communicating in a way that allows team members to share their strengths and expertise and to support each other in achieving their goals.
• Engagement: Active dedication and involvement from individuals or teams in collaborative endeavors, projects, initiatives, the Bank’s platform, culture, CSR initiatives, training programs, and, most importantly, the organization’s mission, vision, and values.
• Communication: Clear and successful exchange of information and ideas between individuals, ensuring a shared understanding.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to change without disrupting operations and the ability to adjust to new situations and circumstances.
• Continuous Improvement: Commitment to always finding ways to do things better.
• Agility: Ability to move quickly and easily.
• Responsiveness: Ability to adapt to change and meet new demands quickly.
• Customer Centricity: Understand customers’ needs and meet or seek to exceed their expectations by building long term relationships, adopting data-driven decision making, and engaging in continuously improving processes and methods.
• Relationship: Demonstrate readiness to collaborate, and build sustainable relationship with stakeholders.
• Empathy: Understand and share the feelings, perspectives and experiences of customers.
• Data driven; Consistently utilizing data to drive work and make informed decisions.
• Respect: is the glue that holds teams, organizations, customers together.
• Professionalism: Conducting oneself with competence, integrity, and respect in a work setting.
• Inclusivity: Embracing diversity, respecting unique identities, and fostering belonging.
• Genuineness: Being authentic, sincere, and transparent in interactions, respecting the truth and authenticity.

Place Of Work

• Head Office, Addis Ababa