In-House Legal Counsel

DHL LOJİSTİK HİZMETLERİ A.Ş.

QUALIFICATIONS

• University Law Degree from a reputable university in Turkey, preferably with LL.M degree obtained from abroad  (LL.M Degree obtained in English on M&A, Business Law, Contract and Corporate Law fields)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in legal practice, in a leading reputable law firm advising foreign investors and/or as an in-house lawyer in an international company, preferably in the Logistics, FMC, Pharmacutical,Transportation, E-Commerce fields
• Experience in advising on various legal issues with a solution oriented approach in contract and contract logistics market 
• Strong command of ethics & compliance matters under high international standards
• Excellent Turkish legal fundamentals including commercial law, corporate and compettion law, labour law, contract law as well as Turkish and international transportation legislation, Data Protection law, GDPR, Corporate Secretary 
• Expertise in legal aspects of  complex warehouse and transporaiton service contracts (including negotiations of long term lease/property agreements), contract management expertise (ideally in global contract logistics market including negotiating lease contracts / procurement contracts)
• Strong negotiation skills
• Result-oriented, analytical thinking, able to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic corporate environment. Adaptable and business minded team player
• Good organization skills, ability to set priorities, and meet deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with high level of proficiency in verbal and written English
• Ability to complete the assignments without external assistance
• Professional knowledge in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• No restrictions for domestic and international travel
• Willing for long term commitment adn career aspiraitons in the company
• Preferably residing on the Asian side of İstanbul 
• No military obligations for male candidates

JOB DESCRIPTION 

• Reporting to the Head of Legal Middle East, Turkey & Africa.
• Provide business-oriented legal advice to all departments (Human Resources, Finance, Procurement, Business Development, Insurance, Business etc.) to facilitate especially drafting, reviewing and negotiation of all legal documents and providing transactional support
• Ensure corporate compliance of group companies (general assembly of shareholders meetings, Board resolutions, signature circulars, Branch registrations, etc.). Preparation of minutes of board meetings. Hands-on experience with MERSİS
• Coordinate Merger & Acquisitions activities and provide legal support to potential acquisitions and disposals, including drafting and negotiation of the relevant agreements (letter of intent, due diligence, share purchase agreement, shareholders’ agreement, regulatory approvals including Competition Authority, etc.)
• Provide legal support to real estate, permitting, and other regulatory matters
• Responsible for legal matters of  all company cusagreements
• Anticipate and mitigate potential legal risks
• Develop and maintain contract templates together with the Procurement Department
• Daily follow-up of legislation, maintain and share up-to-date knowledge of Turkish legislative and regulatory developments related to the operations of the companies. Conduct periodical in-house legal trainings
• Liaise with and supervise external counsel for legal proceedings involving companies, including administrative legal proceedings and litigation