Job Description
We are looking for a Legal Counsel to be appointed at the headquarters of our client, one of Turkey’s leading Industrial Consortiums, located in Istanbul.
Responsibilities:
- Work under the Chief Legal Counsel within the Legal Department.
- Participate in all litigation and mediation processes relevant to the institution's area of operation.
- Ensure the execution of all legal affairs of the institution, particularly in labor law.
- Monitor legislative changes related to the institution’s interests and inform relevant internal departments and subsidiaries accordingly.
- Provide legal opinions at the request of the institution’s subsidiaries.
- Maintain appropriate records, filing, and documentation of the department's work and processes.
- Facilitate communication with all official institutions the organization deals with.
- Engage in direct communication with the institution's subsidiaries, conduct visits as planned by the institution, and support the strengthening of relationships.
- Prepare and submit the institution's opinions on draft legislation related to labor laws for approval.
Qualifications:
- Graduate of a law degree program.
- 10+ years of experience in a related field.
- Graduated from a reputable university.
- Preferably holds a master's degree.
- Qualified and authorized to practice law in Turkey.
- Strong knowledge and experience in Labor Law.
- Preferably experienced in working with unions.
- Decision-making skills, proactive approach, result-oriented.
- Strong planning, organization, and communication skills.
- Proficient in English and able to use it actively.
- Team player, result, and solution-oriented.
- Experienced in providing legal opinions.
- For male candidates, military service must be completed.
