Job Description

Sheriah & Legal Research and Advisory Attorney

Place of work- Addis Ababa

DB/ Vacancy-0262/22

Job Summary

• Sheriah & Legal Research and Advisory Attorney is responsible for participating 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  of 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.

Job Requirements

Academic & Professional Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree in Law or in a related field with relevant work experience

• Additional certification in law, banking, finance, Interest Free Banking or similar fields is an added advantage.

Experience

• At least Four (4) years relevant experience.

Behavioral Competency

• Interpersonal and cross-cultural skills, including ability to build collaborative relationships with sensitivity to diversity/inclusion.

• Creativity and innovation skills.

• Action oriented.

• Quality focus and attention to detail.

• Professionalism and integrity in line with Dashen Bank values.

• Good oral and written communication skills.

• Critical and analytical thinking and problem solving skills.

• Personal motivation and drive exhibited through commitment to hard work, continuous improvement and achievement of goals.

• Good customer relationship management skills (internal and external customers).

• Risk awareness and focus - demonstrates understanding of risk management practices, standards and regulatory requirements.

Required Technical Competency

• Understanding of court practice, litigation/dispute resolution with good knowledge in commercial law.

• Legal writing skills including ability to develop proposals, concept papers, position papers, legal memos and briefs as well as write reports.

• Experience in the litigation process- from institution of proceedings to settlement.

• Case management- ability to create appropriate litigation strategies, prioritize actions, ensure proper use of time and resources etc.

How to Apply

Apply using THIS LINK

Applicants should fill all the details on the vacancy application form and make sure you submit after completing all the questions.

Finally, please scan all relevant credentials (Uploading relevant credentials that verifies educational qualification, work experience licenses, certifications …. etc which are stated on the application form /CV).

Login to ethiojobs vacancy application website and attach the scanned documents in PDF format (*mandatory).

      *CV‘s shall not be more than 3 pages and saved in PDF format (mandatory

NB: - Dashen Bank does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. Hence, if you are asked for any please refuse.

NB. Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply