Description

🔊Calling all ambitious law students! Musaffa is offering highly motivated and talented law students in Uzbekistan a unique opportunity to spend 12 weeks at one of the world’s leading Islamic fintech companies, and gain practical legal experience in a dynamic and challenging environment. Musaffa is an Islamic fintech powerhouse, headquartered in New York, and making waves worldwide for over three years. Recognized as one of the most visited platforms in the Shariah-compliant capital markets, we’re on a mission to redefine halal investing. With a vibrant and growing community of over 460,000 users spanning 195 countries, Musaffa empowers individuals to unlock the potential of Shariah-compliant investments through cutting-edge tools for screening and research. We encourage you to apply to a 3-month legal internship at our Tashkent Office. The Program aims to expose law students to a wide range of legal issues specific to Islamic finance and fintech, including regulatory compliance, contract negotiation, intellectual property, data privacy, and cross-border transactions. You will have the chance to work with a team of dedicated lawyers under the leadership of the Chief Legal Officer admitted to the practice of law in New York State.

Job duties:

What you’ll be doing

As an intern, you will have the opportunity to engage in a variety of tasks, including but not limited to:

• Conducting in-depth legal research; 

• Assisting supervising lawyers with drafting legal documents, such as memoranda, contracts, and correspondence;

• Creating, organizing, and maintaining up-to-date departmental files of all correspondence; 

• Classifying data to ensure the Company has an accurate, accessible, and complete record of its contractual commitments; 

• Attending team meetings, provide administrative and ongoing project support; 

• Absorbing business methodologies, ask questions, and learn; 

• Contributing to optimizing the team’s efficiency; 

• Maintaining electronic databases and organizing files for off-site storage; 

• Maintaining regulatory documentation, filing systems, spreadsheet, etc.;

• Participating in special projects and initiatives, and taking on other duties as assigned.

Skills:

What we expect to see

• Current second or third-year law student in good standing;

• Strong legal research and writing skills demonstrated through academic work or prior experience; 

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; 

• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills; 

• Demonstrated interest in commercial and corporate law; 

• Fluency in English; 

• A self-starter eager to learn;

• Passion for Islamic finance and technology;

• Entrepreneurial mindset; 

• Strong command of Microsoft Office Suite, such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 

Application Process

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online by submitting the following documents: 

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV) (max. 2 pages); 

2. Academic transcript; 

3. IELTS/TOEFL Certificate (if you have)

4. Personal Statement (max. 1 page): 

• Please tell us why we should choose you

• Please tell us how this Program will help you achieve your legal career goals

Please send the required documents to this email: sherali.jura@musaffa.com

Benefits

This internship offers numerous benefits, including:

• Practical Legal Experience: Apply your legal knowledge to real-world scenarios in the exciting fintech space, assisting with legal research, drafting documents, and supporting various legal processes.

• Exposure to Islamic Finance Principles: Develop a specialized understanding of Islamic finance principles and their application in the fintech industry, a rapidly growing and increasingly important area of law and finance.

• Diverse and Inclusive Work Environment:  Experience a dynamic and inclusive work environment that values diverse perspectives and fosters collaboration among individuals from various backgrounds.

• Professional Growth and Mentorship: Receive guidance and mentorship from experienced legal professionals, enhancing your legal skills and preparing you for a successful career in the legal or fintech fields.

• Networking Opportunities: Build valuable connections with professionals in both the legal and fintech sectors, expanding your network and opening doors to future career opportunities.