EY Türkiye - Lawyer Supervising Associate

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The Opportunity

EY is a global leader in Assurance, Consulting, SaT (Strategy &Transactions) and Tax services.

Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow. The insights and quality services we provide help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. Our offices around the world use the same methodology and are linked through an integrated technology platform to enable instantaneous communication and collaboration among team members, regardless of location. As a member of EY Global, in Türkiye we operate in 6 offices located in İstanbul, Ankara, Bursa, İzmir and Adana, with more than 1800 people for over 40 years.

At EY, we empower our 400.000 people in more than 150 countries with the right mindsets and skills to navigate what’s next, become the transformative leaders the world needs, pursue careers as unique as they are, and build their own exceptional EY experiences. We work together across our full spectrum of services and skills so that business, people and the planet can thrive together.

Together, all in, to build a better working world.

We are seeking for a Supervising Associate to join our in-house legal team at EY Türkiye General Counsel’s Office (GCO), based in İstanbul.

Skills And Attributes For Success

• University degree in law from a reputable Turkish University
• Strong knowledge of Turkish Data Protection Legislation and practices, Turkish Commercial Code and Code of Obligations and Labor law
• Fluency and good command of both written and spoken Turkish and English.
• Minimum 6 years of full-time experience at a company as an in-house lawyer or as a law firm lawyer serving corporate clients in both litigation and corporate matters.
• Corporate Secretarial Services experience such as preparing Annual General Board Meetings and Board of Directors Resolutions etc
• Knowledge of data privacy legislation and implementation will be considered a significant plus.
• Good interpersonal skills, ability to work in a team and communicate in multi-cultural business environment.
• Good command in MS Office.
  
  

Your Key Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating business contracts such as engagement letters for audit and consultancy services, NDA's, various types of vendor contracts (service agreements, lease agreements etc).
• Performing personal data compliance procedures and following up on action plans with regional and global teams.
• Preparation and follow-ups of the Corporate Secretarial Services such as Annual General Board Meetings and Board of Directors Resolutions, etc including the necessary “Mersis” procedures.
• Advising on matters related to compliance with local laws and regulations, as well as relevant Company’s policies; participation in development and implementation of Company policies and procedures.
• Performing legal research and providing verbal and written legal advice to the company’s service lines and support functions.
• Keeping relevant matter files and carrying out internal and external business correspondence and communications in connection with the above-said responsibilities.
  
  

What We Offer You

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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EY | Building a better working world

EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.

Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.

EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.