Associate Lawyer — Corporate, M&A & Dispute Resolution

Aydın Law; Kadıköy; On-site; TRY 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-value cross-border matters

Collaborative work culture

Leadership & development opportunities

Diverse practice exposure

Job summary

Aydın Law in Istanbul seeks an Associate Lawyer with 3–5 years of experience to advise on corporate and commercial matters and participate in litigation. The role involves drafting, client interaction, and cross-border collaboration on domestic and international matters.

You will handle contracts, due diligence, and provide legal opinions while managing deadlines in a fast-paced, professional environment. English proficiency and Turkish bar status are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Admission to a bar association in Türkiye with 3–5 years of practice as a lawyer
• Demonstrated experience in corporate law and commercial law
• Hands‑on experience in litigation, dispute resolution and related legal proceedings
• Advanced command of English, both written and spoken, including legal drafting
• Strong experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts
• Excellent legal research, drafting and analytical skills, with sound commercial judgment
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented and able to manage multiple matters efficiently
• Ability to work on‑site at our Istanbul office
• Strong communication, client management and teamwork skills
• Graduation from Türkiye's leading law faculties is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise domestic and international clients on corporate, commercial and general business law matters
• Handle litigation and dispute resolution matters, including drafting pleadings, petitions and other procedural submissions
• Manage case files, follow court proceedings and ensure timely completion of procedural steps and deadlines
• Research legislation, regulations and case law, and prepare legal memoranda and practical written advice
• Communicate with clients, counterparties and external counsel, and coordinate matter-related correspondence
• Assist in structuring and implementing corporate transactions, including M&A matters and corporate reorganizations
• Review corporate records and transaction documents and support legal due diligence exercises
• Identify and assess legal risks and develop practical recommendations for clients
• Draft, review and negotiate corporate and commercial contracts and other legal documentsPrepare legal opinions on corporate, commercial, regulatory and contentious matters.

Skills

Bar admission Türkiye

Corporate law

Commercial law

Litigation

English drafting

Contract drafting & negotiation

Legal research

Organizational skills

Timelines & deadlines mgmt

On-site Istanbul

Education

Graduation from leading Turkish law faculties

Job description

Aydın Law in Istanbul seeks an Associate Lawyer with 3–5 years of experience to advise on corporate and commercial matters and participate in litigation. The role involves drafting, client interaction, and cross-border collaboration on domestic and international matters.

You will handle contracts, due diligence, and provide legal opinions while managing deadlines in a fast-paced, professional environment. English proficiency and Turkish bar status are essential for success.