Islamic Finance Legal Internship
· Onsite · د.إ3,500 - د.إ3,500/year
Position Overview
Internship Description
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) offers a 2-month paid legal internship focusing on Islamic finance and Sharia-compliant banking at our Al Maryah Island headquarters in the ADGM financial district.
Programme Details
- Duration: 2 months (Summer 2026)
- Compensation: AED 3,500/month stipend
- Status: Paid internship
What You Will Do
- Assist the Islamic finance legal team with Murabaha, Ijara, and Sukuk documentation
- Research AAOIFI standards and Sharia Supervisory Board resolutions
- Draft comparison notes on Islamic and conventional finance legal structures
- Support regulatory compliance reviews under UAE Central Bank Islamic banking regulations
- Attend internal Sharia board meetings as an observer
Why FAB
As the UAE's largest bank and a leader in Islamic finance, FAB provides interns with unmatched exposure to Sharia-compliant banking at scale. The Al Maryah Island office is located within ADGM, offering access to the latest financial services regulatory developments.
Responsibilities
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) offers a 2-month paid legal internship focusing on Islamic finance and Sharia-compliant banking at our Al Maryah Island headquarters in the ADGM financial district.
Programme Details
- Duration: 2 months (Summer 2026)
- Compensation: AED 3,500/month stipend
- Status: Paid internship
What You Will Do
- Assist the Islamic finance legal team with Murabaha, Ijara, and Sukuk documentation
- Research AAOIFI standards and Sharia Supervisory Board resolutions
- Draft comparison notes on Islamic and conventional finance legal structures
- Support regulatory compliance reviews under UAE Central Bank Islamic banking regulations
- Attend internal Sharia board meetings as an observer
Why FAB
As the UAE's largest bank and a leader in Islamic finance, FAB provides interns with unmatched exposure to Sharia-compliant banking at scale. The Al Maryah Island office is located within ADGM, offering access to the latest financial services regulatory developments.
Requirements
- Law or Islamic finance student in final year of undergraduate or postgraduate programme
- Interest in Islamic banking, Sharia law, and financial regulation
- Familiarity with basic Islamic finance concepts (Murabaha, Ijara, Sukuk)
- Fluent English and Arabic
- Eligible to work in the UAE during the internship period
- Students from UAE University, INCEIF, or universities with Islamic finance programmes preferred
Compensation
د.إ3,500 - د.إ3,500/year
Practice Area
Banking Law
Application Deadline
June 18, 2026
Employment Type
Full time
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