Junior Legal Counsel

Saint-Gobain Türkiye; Maltepe; On-site; TRY 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous learning

Professional development programs

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Saint-Gobain Türkiye is seeking a motivated Junior Legal Counsel for its Istanbul Maltepe Headquarters on a fixed-term basis. The role offers hands-on experience in an in-house corporate legal setting, supporting regulatory, contractual and corporate matters while collaborating with the broader legal team.

You will conduct legal research, draft opinions and oversee daily legal tasks, ensuring timely, business-oriented legal support across functions. Turkish and English fluency is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law from a leading university.
• Recent law graduate with interest in in-house practice.
• Excellent command of Turkish and English (written and spoken).
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
• Integrity, sound judgment and discretion.
• Ability to work in a multinational environment with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day legal support to the Legal Department and business units.
• Assist with commercial, contractual, corporate and regulatory matters.
• Review, draft and negotiate contracts and other legal documents.
• Conduct in-depth legal research and prepare opinions and reports.
• Monitor regulatory developments and communicate key changes to the team.
• Identify legal/regulatory risks and support mitigation actions.
• Support internal queries from business and technical teams.
• Contribute to corporate, administrative and other legal projects.

Skills

Turkish (Turkish) and English (written

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Proactive learner

Education

Bachelor in Law

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal research tools

Job description

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Legal Counsel to join our Country Legal Department at our İstanbul Maltepe Headquarters on a fixed-term basis.

Role Purpose

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent law graduate to gain broad, hands‑on experience in an in‑house corporate legal environment. Working closely with senior members of the Legal Department, the Junior Legal Counsel will support a wide range of legal and business matters, including commercial and contractual matters, legal research, regulatory compliance, corporate matters, and day‑to‑day legal support.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day legal support to senior members of the Legal Department and relevant business units.
• Assist with a broad range of legal matters, including commercial, contractual, corporate, regulatory compliance matters.
• Support the review, drafting, and negotiation of contracts and other legal documents.
• Conduct in‑depth legal research and prepare legal opinions, reports, correspondence, and other documents.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments, including the Official Gazette, regulatory authority websites, decisions, and other relevant sources, and communicate key developments to the team.
• Assist with identifying and assessing legal and regulatory risks and support the implementation of appropriate actions.
• Support the legal team in responding to day‑to‑day legal queries from business and technical teams.
• Assist with corporate, administrative, and other legal projects as required.
• Prepare and maintain weekly and monthly reports, trackers, and other legal records.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across different functions and contribute to a practical, business‑oriented legal service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law from a leading university.
• Recent law school graduate with a strong interest in developing a career in an in‑house legal environment.
• Excellent command of written and spoken Turkish and English.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
• High level of integrity, sound judgment, and professional discretion.
• Ability to work effectively in a multinational environment and collaborate with regional and global stakeholders.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Sound understanding of fundamental legal principles and eagerness to gain experience across different areas of law.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Proactive, self‑motivated, curious, and eager to learn and develop professionally.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative, team‑oriented approach.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced corporate environment and provide practical support to internal stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal research tools.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally when required.

What We Offer

• Continuous learning and professional development programs.
• Opportunity to work on innovative and sustainable projects.
• An inclusive and collaborative workplace culture.