EY Türkiye - Lawyer Supervising Associate

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Fatih; On-site; TRY 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global advisory firm seeks a Supervising Associate for its in-house legal team in Turkey. The role demands strong legal expertise with a focus on compliance, contract management, and corporate governance. Ideal candidates will have a law degree from a recognized Turkish institution and a proven track record of at least 6 years in legal practice, with desired fluency in both Turkish and English.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of full-time experience as in-house lawyer or law firm lawyer.
• Corporate secretarial services experience like preparing Board Meeting documents.
• Knowledge of Turkish Data Protection Legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice related to compliance with laws and regulations.
• Draft and negotiate contracts including NDAs and vendor agreements.
• Perform data compliance procedures and follow up on action plans.

Skills

Fluency in Turkish

Fluency in English

Interpersonal skills

Legal Research

Contract Drafting

Education

University degree in law from a reputable Turkish University

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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Date: May 21, 2025

Requisition ID: 1595021

EY is a global leader in Assurance, Consulting, SaT (Strategy &Transactions) and Tax services.

Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow. The insights and quality services we provide help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. Our offices around the world use the same methodology and are linked through an integrated technology platform to enable instantaneous communication and collaboration among team members, regardless of location. As a member of EY Global, in Türkiye we operate in 6 offices located in İstanbul, Ankara, Bursa, İzmir and Adana, with more than 1800 people for over 40 years.

At EY, we empower our 400.000 people in more than 150 countries with the right mindsets and skills to navigate what’s next, become the transformative leaders the world needs, pursue careers as unique as they are, and build their own exceptional EY experiences. We work together across our full spectrum of services and skills so that business, people and the planet can thrive together.

Together, all in, to build a better working world.

We are seeking for a Supervising Associate to join our in-house legal team at EY Türkiye General Counsel’s Office (GCO), based in İstanbul, with the following qualifications, skills and experience:

• University degree in law from a reputable Turkish University
• Strong knowledge of Turkish Data Protection Legislation and practices, Turkish Commercial Code and Code of Obligations and Labor law
• Fluency and good command of both written and spoken Turkish and English.
• Minimum 6 years of full-time experience at a company as an in-house lawyer or as a law firm lawyer serving corporate clients in both litigation and corporate matters.
• Corporate Secretarial Services experience such as preparing Annual General Board Meetings and Board of Directors Resolutions etc.
• Knowledge of data privacy legislation and implementation will be considered a significant plus.
• Good interpersonal skills, ability to work in a team and communicate in multi-cultural business environment.
• Good command in MS Office.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating business contracts such as engagement letters for audit and consultancy services, NDA's, various types of vendor contracts (service agreements, lease agreements etc.).
• Performing personal data compliance procedures and following up on action plans with regional and global teams.
• Preparation and follow-ups of the Corporate Secretarial Services such as Annual General Board Meetings and Board of Directors Resolutions, etc. including the necessary “Mersis” procedures.
• Advising on matters related to compliance with local laws and regulations, as well as relevant Company’s policies; participation in development and implementation of Company policies and procedures.
• Performing legal research and providing verbal and written legal advice to the company’s service lines and support functions.
• Keeping relevant matter files and carrying out internal and external business correspondence and communications in connection with the above-said responsibilities.

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