Legal Counsel

We are looking for a Legal Counsel to be assigned to one of our group companies.

Job Description

• Manage and conduct all domestic and international legal matters
• Provide comprehensive legal consultancy to the Company and its subsidiaries on a wide range of legal issues;
• Draft, review, revise and negotiate contracts and other legal documents in Turkish and English ;
• Take an active role in M&A transactions , and all other strategic and/or daily corporate matters;
• Provide legal support particularly in the areas of Commercial Law, Corporate Law and Contracts ;
• Manage and follow up litigation and enforcement proceedings , including coordination with external counsel;
• Prepare and analyze legal opinions, memoranda and reports and present them to management when required;
• Closely monitor and ensure compliance with industry-specific laws and regulations relevant to the sector;
• Provide high-quality, efficient and solution-oriented legal support to all group companies;
• Manage the intellectual property rights portfolio of the Company and its subsidiaries (trademarks, patents, etc.);
• Support and, where applicable, contribute to compliance-related matters (corporate governance and regulatory compliance), which would be considered a plus.
• Manage relationships with external law firms and legal advisors , including budget and performance oversight;
• Lead and assume responsibility for all other matters within the scope of the Legal Department.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B) from a leading Turkish university ; Master’s degree is an asset;
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience , preferably gained at a multinational company and/or a reputable law firm ;
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in Commercial Law, Corporate Law, Contracts, Labor Law and Litigation ;
• Proven experience in M&A transactions and complex commercial negotiations;
• Excellent command of English , both written and spoken, with strong legal drafting and negotiation skills (mandatory);
• Dynamic, self-motivated and solution-oriented mindset ;
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess legal risks from a commercial perspective ;
• Excellent communication skills and a strong team player;
• Ability to perform effectively under high workload and time pressure ;
• Strong follow-up, time management and attention to detail;
• Proficient in MS Office applications ;
• No restriction for domestic or international travel;
• For male candidates, military service must be completed .