Senior Legal Counsel

About Merzigo

Merzigo is a cutting-edge video monetization company, that provides a range of innovative services to broadcasters, producers, and distributors. They focus on supporting leading entertainment brands to grow their AVOD business, finding them new audiences, and increasing revenue streams.

Our company is dedicated to inclusion, diversity, and equality. By bringing together individuals with various backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, we aim to create an innovative and dynamic work environment. Everyone must feel valued and respected, as this is a crucial component in strengthening team spirit. We strive to give all our employees equal opportunities to reach their full potential in an inclusive atmosphere.

Position : Senior Legal Counsel

Location : Etiler, Istanbul

Employment Type : Full-time

Qualifications;

• Bachelor’s degree in Law from a reputable university,
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience as a legal counsel, with solid knowledge of Intellectual Property Law, Law of Obligations, Enforcement and Bankruptcy Law, Commercial Law, and Labor Law,
• Strong analytical abilities and a solution-oriented mindset,
• Advanced Legal English skills, including drafting, negotiation, and contract review,
• Ability to work under demanding schedules and adapt to intense workloads when required,
• Proficiency in MS Office programs,
• No travel limitations,
• An LL.M. degree and registration with the UK Bar would be considered a strong advantage.

Job Description;

• Track, evaluate, and regularly report all domestic and international legal disputes involving the holding’s subsidiaries across various legal domains,
• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements, protocols, notices, and other legal documents, ensuring smooth coordination with relevant internal teams and counterparties,
• Manage legal and official correspondence in an organized and timely manner,
• Monitor legislative updates, case law developments, and regulatory changes, and prepare informative reports for related departments,
• Provide legal assessments, prepare briefing notes, and offer practical legal guidance to internal stakeholders,
• Conduct risk evaluations for disputes and contracts, ensure internal processes comply with applicable regulations, and implement preventive legal strategies,
• Maintain a structured and accessible legal documentation archive,
• Prepare consolidated legal reports for senior management when requested.

We welcome candidates who share this mission to join us.