Attorney at Law (Junior)

Galata Wind; Üsküdar; On-site; TRY 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Galata Wind invites an ambitious Attorney at Law (Junior) to join our Head of Legal in Istanbul, focusing on corporate, commercial, regulatory, and capital markets matters in the renewable energy sector.

You will draft, review, and negotiate contracts (EPC/O&M), oversee governance, and liaise with EMRA, BIST, and other authorities, while building risk analyses and supporting cross-functional teams to advance sustainable projects.

Qualifications

• LL.B. degree from a reputable law school; LL.M. degree is a plus.
• Minimum 2-3 years post-qualification legal experience, preferably in a top-tier law firm or regulated corporate setting.
• Expertise in Turkish Energy Law, EMRA (EPDK) regulations, corporate law, commercial transactions, and capital markets regulations.
• Hands-on experience with energy sector contracts (EPC, O&M) and regulatory permitting processes is highly desirable.
• Active membership in a local Bar Association.

Responsibilities

• Corporate Compliance: Promote corporate legal compliance values and support the development and implementation of policies.
• Energy Legislation: Advise on EMRA (EPDK) regulations, energy market mechanisms, and renewable energy incentives.
• Contract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts including EPC and O&M agreements.
• Capital Markets: Provide strategic legal support for capital markets regulations and public disclosure obligations.
• Project Development: Manage licensing, permit acquisitions, grid connection agreements, and land-use rights.
• Corporate Governance: Prepare board resolutions and general assembly documents; manage secretarial tasks.
• Due Diligence: Conduct legal due diligence for asset transactions and new project acquisitions.
• Regulatory Liaison: Liaise with EMRA, CMB, Ministry of Energy and other authorities.
• Risk Mitigation: Monitor regulatory changes and evolving corporate and energy laws.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work with Project Dev, Finance, and Operations to integrate compliance and CSR.
• Litigation: Manage and monitor litigation and participate in mediation.

Skills

English proficiency

Negotiation

Legal drafting

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Risk assessment

Communication

Mobility

English–Turkish translation

Education

LL.B. degree

LL.M. degree

Job description

Galata Wind is seeking a highly motivated and dynamic “Attorney at Law (Junior)” to support our Head of Legal in managing strategic corporate, commercial, regulatory, and capital markets law processes in generating clean energy for a clean future. This role requires a strong background in drafting commercial contracts, ensuring corporate governance, and demonstrating knowledge of energy law, regulatory compliance, and capital markets regulations.

Your Responsibilities

• Corporate Compliance: Act as a legal a promoting corporate legal compliance values and supporting the development and implementation of corporate policies and practices internally and externally.
• Energy Legislation: Provide comprehensive legal advice on energy legislation, including EMRA (EPDK) regulations, energy market mechanisms, and renewable energy incentives (e.g., YEKDEM).
• Contract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, including EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) and O&M (Operation and Maintenance) agreements for renewable energy projects.
• Capital Markets: Provide strategic legal support for capital markets legislation, ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements, Borsa Istanbul (BIST) rules, and public disclosure obligations.
• Project Development: Manage and monitor legal procedures regarding project development, including licensing, permit acquisitions, grid connection agreements, and land-use rights (expropriation, easement, and leasing).
• Corporate Governance: Coordinate and structure corporate governance processes, including preparing board resolutions, general assembly documents, and managing internal corporate secretarial tasks.
• Due Diligence: Conduct thorough legal due diligence studies for renewable energy asset transactions, joint ventures, and new project acquisitions.
• Regulatory Liaison: Liaise with regulatory authorities (such as EMRA, CMB, and Ministry of Energy), public institutions, and external stakeholders on behalf of the company regarding legal matters.
• Risk Mitigation: Stay updated on regulatory changes, global legal trends, energy policies, sustainability regulations, and evolving corporate legislation to mitigate legal risks.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams (such as Project Development, Finance, and Operations) to integrate legal compliance and social responsibility standards into business processes.
• Litigation: Managing and monitoring litigation and enforcement files in the company/office portfolio. Participating in mediation and conciliation negotiations.

Your Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Holding an LL.B. degree from a reputable law school (an LL.M. degree is a plus).
• Experience: Minimum 2-3 years of post-qualification legal experience, preferably within a top-tier law firm or a regulated corporate setting.
• Legal Expertise: Expertise in Turkish Energy Law, EMRA (EPDK) regulations, corporate law, commercial transactions, and capital markets regulations.
• Sector Knowledge: Hands-on experience with energy sector contracts (EPC, O&M) and regulatory permitting processes is highly desirable.
• Credentials: Active membership in a local Bar Association.
• Languages: Native or bilingual proficiency in written and spoken English, with exceptional legal drafting and translation skills. German is a plus.
• Risk Assessment: Proven ability to analyze, evaluate, and prepare legal risk assessments and compliance reports under tight deadlines.
• Soft Skills: Strong negotiation and communication skills with the ability to manage relationships with international and local stakeholders.
• Ethical Values: A strong sense of ethical responsibility, community awareness, and commitment to environmental sustainability.
• Project Management: Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple legal files simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Mobility: No restrictions on travel within Turkey and internationally.
• Location: Residing in Istanbul.

This is an exciting opportunity for a legal professional to contribute to Galata Wind’s mission of generating clean energy while ensuring absolute alignment with corporate, energy, environmental, and social responsibility standards. Join our dynamic team and help shape the legal future of the renewable energy sector.