Legal Affairs Manager

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Wherever we are, we strive to add +1 value to the economy, social life, tourism, culture, art, agriculture, sports, and young entrepreneurs by brewing joy.

Our journey began on 1969 in the factories we opened in İzmir. Today, we are one of the top 10 companies in the world in our industry. We have 21 factories, 5 malt and 1 hops processing facility in 6 countries. We are the market leader in Turkey, Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Georgia and Moldova. You can find us in more than 70 countries in the world!

We are hiring a Legal Affairs Manager!

We are looking for a team member who perceives different perspectives and cultures as assets, learns from others, enjoys and gets inspired by innovation in a volatile environment, and inspires others to find the best in themselves.

What does a Legal Affairs Manager do at Anadolu Efes?

• Anticipate and proactively provide legal advice, guidance and support to Anadolu EFES Turkey
• Draft, review and negotiate various types of contracts (including but not limited to distribution, dealership, agency, supply, marketing, sales contracts) with third parties
• Provide advice on corporate law, commercial law, intellectual property, data privacy, employment law, and other legal issues
• Review and ensure legal compliance with existing regulations, guidelines and standards
• Manage lawsuit and enforcement files portfolio of the company in coordination with external counsels
• Work with various business lines and functions, including the company's sales and marketing, human resources, finance, and corporate relations teams
• Ensure compliance with local data protection law requirements
• Inform company functions about changes in legislation and their legal consequences
• Ensure registration and protection of Anadolu Efes' trademarks all over the world in coordination with external IP counsels
• Follow up and coordinate external law firms and counsels and leads, mentors, and coaches the legal team to ensure high performance and professional growth.

What are the qualifications we look for in a Legal Affairs Manager at Anadolu Efes?

• Bachelor's degree in law from a reputable law school in Turkey. Having LL.M. degree will be treated as advantage
• Minimum 10-11 years of legal experience in a reputable law firm or in-house department of a corporate company. Experience in FMCG industry is a plus
• Strong expertise in corporate and contract law, intellectual property law, personal data protection law, license/distribution arrangements and commercial law
• Strong expertise in litigation and enforcement procedures
• Excellent negotiation and drafting skills with a strong business acumen
• Ability to handle external transactions and agreements
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to build strong networks to effectively drive efficiency across the business
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• People management experience

How do we hire?

At Anadolu Efes, we hire without prejudice and discrimination against language, religion, ethnicity, race, gender and sexual orientation. We hire solely based on applicability to the job description measurable examinations, and competency-based interviews.

If you find this position to be suitable for you, we are looking forward to your application and for you to add +1 value to our Anadolu Efes family!

You can access the Anadolu Efes Employee Candidate Disclosure Statement through the link below:

https://anadoluefes.com.tr/calisan-adayi-aydinlatma-metni.pdf