Lawyer

Reporting to the Country Manager in Turkey and to the Global Senior Legal Counsel you will be responsible for the Legal and Compliance function for the Turkish market, and support the rest of the Legal team on international matters, in a fast-growing, young and exciting environment. 

Areas of responsibility:

• gradually take ownership of legal, compliance, and corporate governance matters relating to the core business in Turkey

• manage and advise on the release of product features or new business lines from a legal/regulatory perspective (ensure compliance with all applicable laws)

• monitor, review and update the company's and the Docplanner group internal controls and policies in areas such as data protection and anti-bribery, and develop/provide internal training and controls as required 

• negotiate and manage commercial legal work (contracts for clients, suppliers, partners, website terms and conditions, etc.)

• act as legal business partner to various departments; build strong relationships across the organisation; manage outside counsel 

• partner with HR on day-to-day employee-related matters requiring legal support

• manage any litigation processes affecting the Turkish entity

• manage and foresee business risks and opportunities by regularly reviewing changes in the regulatory/legal environment

• support the rest of Docplanner Group’s Legal team, and senior management, in global projects adapting to Turkish needs where needed and in legal aspects of M&A processes, fundraising efforts, partnerships and other strategic projects 

• Handle matters with external law firms to obtain pragmatic legal advice and help the business areas translate such advice into specific actions  

If you:

• have law degree with strong academic credentials 

• possess 3-5 years of experience (indicative only) as a business lawyer/legal counsel, either in a law firm or in-house (tech company experience a plus), having focussed on one or more of the following areas (cross-border experience a plus): commercial law, corporate/M&A, corporate governance, finance, tech sector regulation, intellectual property, data protection, healthcare sector regulation

• are able to work and communicate fluently in English both written and oral (professional proficiency required) 

• are able to make quick decisions and give pragmatic advice with sound business judgment (balancing both legal and commercial aspects) 

• are detail-oriented and well organized

• are a fire-starter and can clearly demonstrate your ability to be proactive without continuous supervision

• have strong interpersonal skills 

• are hungry for challenges and seek constant learning / embrace frequent change

... then you might just be the one we are looking for!

⚕️ Private health insurance

🌌Unlimited access to the Ifeel emotional well-being tool

🎂Free birthday leave to spend a day with your loved ones!

🏡 Work remotely

🌅Every year 3 days of motivation leave 

💸 Performance bonus

🪙ESOP (Employee Share Option Plan), because we believe in sharing our success!