In-House Legal Counsel - Tech & Data Privacy

bitaksi; Fatih; On-site; TRY 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Monthly IstanbulCard reimbursement

Free counseling services

Gym membership discount

Online education access

Job summary

bitaksi in Istanbul is seeking a Legal Counsel to protect and grow our leading taxi-hailing platform. You will support cross-functional teams on contracts, data privacy, and regulatory matters across all verticals.

The role requires a law degree, 2+ years PQE, English fluency, and in-house experience. You will draft and negotiate complex agreements, ensure KVKK/GDPR compliance, and provide strategic legal guidance to product and marketing teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B.) required.
• Master’s degree (LL.M.) in IT and Technology Law is highly preferred.
• Minimum 2+ years of PQE in a legal role.
• In-house experience and strong cross-functional reporting valued.
• Proven experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
• Experience in technology, e-commerce, FMCG, or fintech sectors is desirable.
• Strong KVKK/GDPR knowledge; compliance frameworks and data privacy.
• IAPP certification is desirable.
• Excellent written and spoken English; strong communications.
• Solid understanding of corporate, commercial and contract processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal support across bitaksi units, including contracts and data privacy.
• Draft, review, and negotiate NDAs, software/IP licensing, financing, and advertising agreements.
• Advise on corporate governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct legal research, draft reports and opinions for business teams.
• Provide strategic input on new business models, product launches, and operations.
• Stay updated on e-commerce and technology regulations affecting the business.
• Deliver training and guidance on legal best practices and compliance procedures.
• Litigation support: respond to authorities and manage lawsuits when required.
• KVKK data privacy governance, VERBİS records and related obligations.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Regulatory compliance

KVKK GDPR

In-house counsel

English fluency

Litigation Mgmt

Data privacy

Legal research

Cross-functional comm

Education

LL.B.

LL.M. IT & Tech Law

Job description

bitaksi in Istanbul is seeking a Legal Counsel to protect and grow our leading taxi-hailing platform. You will support cross-functional teams on contracts, data privacy, and regulatory matters across all verticals.

The role requires a law degree, 2+ years PQE, English fluency, and in-house experience. You will draft and negotiate complex agreements, ensure KVKK/GDPR compliance, and provide strategic legal guidance to product and marketing teams.