Lawyer

Abdi İbrahim, founded in 1912, has the largest product portfolio in the sector and is the largest employer in the Turkish pharmaceutical industry with 5.500 employees. Abdi İbrahim has been the leader of Turkey’s pharmaceutical industry since 2002 with its powerful vision.

Today, Abdi İbrahim operates in 17 countries outside Türkiye, exports to more than 70 countries ranging from Canada to European Union member states, from North Africa to Asia. As a corporate citizen working towards creating a better world and a better future, adhering to its mission in the sector and to the requirements of societal priorities, Abdi İbrahim focuses on sustainability in all its business processes.

Its vision for 2025 - apart from maintaining its status as a wholly local company - is to become "one of the top 100 pharmaceutical companies in the world.

We are looking for a Lawyer.

The requirements for the successful candidate are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law from reputable universities in Turkiye (LL.M. degree will be considered an asset).
• Registered with the Istanbul Bar Association, with at least 6-7 years of post-bar registration experience.
• Proven track record of working in an international company and/or leading law firm (experience in the pharmaceutical industry will be considered an asset).
• Strong knowledge and understanding of corporate and commercial law.
• Advanced written and verbal communication and reporting skills in both Turkish and English are essential.
• Exceptional ability to prioritize tasks, manage strict deadlines, and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong organizational skills, with attention to detail and follow-up capabilities.
• Excellent communicationand negotiation skills, especially in contract discussions and collaborations with internal and external stakeholders.
• Desire to work and specialize in contracts, corporate law issues in a pharmaceutical industry.

Key Duties of the Successful Candidate:

• Lead negotiation, drafting, review, and execution of a wide range of contracts with an emphasis on pharmaceutical-sector agreements.
• Provide practical legal advice and support to various departments.
• File and archieve legal documentation both electronically and in hard copy formats according to company standards.
• Monitor and analyze Turkish laws, regulations, and guidelines, advising the business proactively on changes that could impact operations or contracts.

Applicants with suitable qualifications are kindly invited to apply through LinkedIn. All applications will be acknowledged and treated confidentially.

Candidates who will be invited to job interviews will be contacted primarily via phone.