Legal Counsel

As HotelRunner, We're looking for great Legal Counsel ready to take on some serious hacking for our Izmir R&D Office.

We're looking for fun-loving code animals who have experience building and maintaining web applications, using the technologies outlined below to work at our platform.

About the job

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including SaaS, licensing, vendor, partnership, and service contracts.

• Provide legal support on day-to-day business activities, ensuring compliance with local and international laws.

• Advise internal teams (Sales, HR, Product, etc.) on legal risks and regulatory obligations.

• Prepare legal documentation related to disciplinary procedures in collaboration with the HR department, ensuring alignment with labor laws and internal policies.

• Manage and coordinate litigation and dispute resolution processes, including tracking deadlines, preparing documentation, and liaising with external counsel.

• Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting the tech industry, including data protection (GDPR/KVKK), intellectual property, and cybersecurity.

• Assist in corporate governance matters and support internal compliance procedures

  
  
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including SaaS, licensing, vendor, partnership, and service contracts.

• Provide legal support on day-to-day business activities, ensuring compliance with local and international laws.

• Advise internal teams (Sales, HR, Product, etc.) on legal risks and regulatory obligations.

• Prepare legal documentation related to disciplinary procedures in collaboration with the HR department, ensuring alignment with labor laws and internal policies.

• Manage and coordinate litigation and dispute resolution processes, including tracking deadlines, preparing documentation, and liaising with external counsel.

• Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting the tech industry, including data protection (GDPR/KVKK), intellectual property, and cybersecurity.

• Assist in corporate governance matters and support internal compliance procedures.

  
  

  Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Law (LL.B.) from a reputable university;

• Preferably licensed to practice law in Turkey, with a strong understanding of Turkish Labor, Commercial, and Contract Law;

• Preferably holds a Master's degree (LL.M.) or has taken courses in IT Law, Data Protection, or International Business Law;

• 3–4 years of post-qualification experience, preferably in a law firm and/or tech company;

• Strong command of both written and spoken English;

• Experience in handling labor law matters, including disciplinary processes and litigation, is a strong plus;

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, agile environment;

• Excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.

• Living in Izmir.

  
  

  What is in it for you?

  You will focus on what you do best, we'll take care of the rest!

  • Net USD competitive salary
  • Private Health Insurance
  • Monthly food card allowance
  • Transportation support
  • ICF Coaching
  • A Macbook and all the necessary equipment
  • Unlimited coffee, drinks & Free snacks all and every day
  • A day off on your birthday
  • HotelRunner Superb Welcome Kit
  • A fun office full of creative and dynamic people
  • We share some common passions; our motorcycle club is just one of them
  • We are running with the idea of “Choose a character to work with, develop your skills”, so the training opportunities are open for every member of the team
  • Being a part of results-oriented multinational teams
  • If you are up for a challenge and want to be part of a global technology company, let's talk! Follow our vacancies on our career website HotelRunner Career (https://hotelrunner.com/en/careers/)

  **HotelRunner is an equal opportunity employer. We believe our greatest strength is a talented, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We strongly oppose any form of hiring or workplace discrimination against candidates or employees on any basis, including race, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, philosophy, nationality, disability, or genetic information. We're committed to fostering a safe, supportive environment where everyone can come to work as their whole selves and reach their greatest potential.