Legal Counsel – Turkey

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Hiring Remotely in İstanbul, Şişli, İstanbul, TUR
Remote
Mid level
AdTech • Marketing Tech
The Role
The Legal Counsel will provide legal support in corporate matters, draft and review agreements, advise on compliance, and manage disputes in Turkey and MENA.
Summary Generated by Built In
We are seeking a talented and motivated Legal Counsel to join our legal team, with a primary focus on Turkish law and regulatory matters. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven legal professional to take on a meaningful role within a dynamic and fast-paced environment, working closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams across the business. You will be joining a close-knit legal team of four, covering both Turkey and the MENA region. The new joiner will also be expected to support legal matters across MENA in addition to Turkey. Our legal team is culturally diverse, comprising colleagues from different countries, and regularly handles multi-jurisdictional tasks across the region.

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

  • Providing day-to-day legal support to the business on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters.
  • Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide variety of commercial agreements, including but not limited to supply agreements, service agreements, distribution agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and licensing arrangements.
  • Advising internal stakeholders on corporate governance requirements, regulatory compliance obligations, and general commercial law matters.
  • Supporting the management of corporate housekeeping for the Turkish entity, including board resolutions, shareholder resolutions, and filings with the relevant trade registries.
  • Monitoring developments in relevant legislation and regulation that may affect the business and communicating updates and practical implications to the wider legal team and business units in a timely manner.
  • Assisting with the management of any disputes or litigation matters in Turkey, liaising with external counsel where necessary and ensuring that the company's interests are effectively represented.
  • Contributing to cross-border projects and transactions as required, collaborating with colleagues across different jurisdictions.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates must hold a law degree from a reputable university with a minimum of four to five years of post-qualification experience, ideally combining law firm and in-house work in corporate law, commercial contracts, and general litigation. Fluency in both Turkish and English is essential. 

Skills and Attributes

The ideal candidate will be a proactive, commercially minded professional with strong analytical skills, capable of managing multiple workstreams and meeting tight deadlines. Excellent interpersonal skills, a team-oriented mindset, and a high degree of professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail are essential.

What We Offer

We offer a collaborative working environment, competitive compensation and benefits, and the opportunity to grow within a forward-thinking organisation with exposure to a wide range of legal matters.

Location:

Istanbul

Brand:

Dentsu

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent

Skills Required

  • Law degree from a reputable university
  • Minimum four to five years post-qualification experience
  • Experience in corporate law, commercial contracts, and general litigation
  • Fluency in Turkish and English

dentsu Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about dentsu and has not been reviewed or approved by dentsu.

  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave at full pay and caregiver supports (including backup care) are emphasized as standout elements. Feedback suggests family-oriented benefits are a strong part of the package.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Flexible or unlimited PTO, extensive paid holidays, and a year-end office closure are established components. Feedback suggests time-off policies are generous and add meaningful flexibility.
  • Retirement Support A large, established 401(k) plan with employer matching is clearly documented. Feedback suggests retirement benefits feel competitive and straightforward.

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The Company
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What We Do

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