Junior Associate – Employment Law

Take your career to the next level with international exposure and challenging projects!

We are looking for a Junior Associate with strong expertise in employment law to join our team. This role offers direct client interaction, participation in high-scale projects, and the opportunity to collaborate with international teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law and admission to the Bar in Turkey,
• 2–3 years of professional experience in employment law, preferably in a reputable law firm or a global corporate group,
• Proven experience in large-scale projects, including contract drafting and revision, preparation of company policies and procedures, and day-to-day advisory services,
• Strong communication skills with the ability to attend and support client meetings,
• Employment law knowledge is a must ,
• Knowledge of regulatory & compliance matters and litigation is a strong plus,
• Excellent project management skills ensuring key deliverables are issued on time,
• Solid legal notion and eagerness to learn, develop and grow,
• Ability to follow legal and regulatory developments both in Turkey and worldwide,
• Proficiency in written and spoken English .

Roles & Responsibilities

• Providing legal assistance to national and multinational clients on employment law matters including but not limited to employment relations, secondments, social security and global employment,
• Attending client meetings and assisting on daily advisory requests,
• Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, agreements, policies, procedures and notifications,
• Supporting disputes and litigation matters when needed,
• Taking part in legal due diligence projects, contributing to reports and coordination,
• Collaborating with tax and legal advisors on cross-border projects,
• Conducting in-depth research to support legal strategies and provide insight-enabled recommendations,
• Following up on updates in legislation and preparing legal alerts/briefs,
• Developing knowledge of relevant rules and regulations by training participation, independent research, and continuous learning,
• Collecting, organizing, and analyzing information on client rights and obligations to prepare for legal transactions.

What We Offer

• Career development with clear growth opportunities ,
• Direct exposure to international and multidisciplinary teams ,
• Hybrid working model (1–2 days at the office, remainder remote),
• Competitive benefits,
• Hands-on experience in client-facing projects with global impact.

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity to grow as part of a highly motivated legal team, we would be delighted to receive your application!