Global Legal & Compliance Manager

Gizli Şirket; Fatih; On-site; TRY 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Gizli Şirket seeks a Legal Manager to contribute to operational excellence and sustainable performance within a globally operating corporate structure with a strong market position.

The role will manage end-to-end legal processes for Türkiye and international operations, provide advisory services on commercial, contract, company, and employment law, and draft/negotiate domestic and international contracts to minimize risks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law is required.
• Master’s degree in International Trade Law, Corporate Law, or European Law preferred.
• Minimum 12 years of professional legal experience.
• At least 5 years of experience managing legal teams.
• Advanced English is required; French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end legal processes for Türkiye and international operations.
• Provide advisory services across commercial, contract, company and employment law.
• Draft, review, and negotiate domestic and international contracts; minimize risks.
• Manage litigation, enforcement and dispute resolution with external law firms.
• Conduct legal risk assessments and advise senior management on strategic decisions.
• Lead compliance, ethics, data protection and corporate governance efforts.
• Monitor changes in local and international law and integrate into processes.
• Lead external counsels and advisory networks.
• Oversee organization, workflow and performance of the legal department.
• Provide regular reporting on legal risks, litigation and ongoing matters.
• Contribute to developing company policies from a legal perspective.

Skills

Advanced English

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Crisis management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law

Master’s degree in International Trade Law or Corporate Law

Job description

Gizli Şirket seeks a Legal Manager to contribute to operational excellence and sustainable performance within a globally operating corporate structure with a strong market position.

The role will manage end-to-end legal processes for Türkiye and international operations, provide advisory services on commercial, contract, company, and employment law, and draft/negotiate domestic and international contracts to minimize risks.