Legal Support Officer

Legal Support Officer at BIBD

Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam (BIBD) is recruiting a Legal Support Officer for its Legal & Compliance Department in Bandar Seri Begawan. This role provides administrative and paralegal support to BIBD's legal team, handling documentation for Islamic banking transactions, regulatory filings, and internal compliance processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and file Islamic banking facility documentation including murabahah, ijarah, and musharakah agreements
• Maintain the department's legal document management system and contract registers
• Coordinate with the Syariah Advisory Board on documentation reviews and approvals
• Handle correspondence with the Brunei Darussalam Central Bank (BDCB) and other regulators
• Assist lawyers with debt recovery and litigation support activities
• Prepare compliance reports and assist with AML/CTF monitoring activities

• Provide paralegal and administrative support to the legal department
• Manage legal documentation and regulatory filing processes
• Assist with compliance monitoring and reporting

• Diploma or degree in law, legal studies, business administration, or Islamic finance
• 1-3 years of experience in a legal support, compliance, or banking operations role
• Familiarity with Islamic banking products and terminology
• Strong organisational and document management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Fluent in English and Malay