Senior Attorney, Sheriah & Legal Research and Advisory
DB/ Vacancy- 0272/23
Job Summary
Senior Attorney, Sheriah & Legal Research and Advisory is responsible for conducting legal and Sheriah research, reviewing various legal documents for proper legal and Shariah terminologies, and reviewing legal issues for new IFB products and services launched by the Bank. In addition, the role holder is responsible for providing legal advisory service for IFB wing of the Bank and representing the Bank before judicial & quasi-judicial tribunals, preparation and handling 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.
Academic & Professional Qualification
- Bachelor’s Degree in Sheriah Law, Islamic Finance, Economics or its equivalent from a reputable university.
- Certifications in interest free banking is an added advantage.
- Additional certification in law, banking, finance or similar fields is an added advantage
Job Requirements
Experience
- At least five (5) 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
- Good 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
1. Interested and qualified applicants should apply through
2. Applicants should fill all the details on the vacancy application form and make sure you submit after completing all the questions.
3. 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).
4. Login to ethiojobs vacancy application website and attach the scanned documents in PDF format (*mandatory).
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*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.
· Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply
