Lawyer

MultiSport Türkiye; Kâğıthane; On-site; TRY 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MultiSport Plus Card

Private Health Insurance

Meal Card

Performance Bonus

Global Work Environment

Career Training

Job summary

MultiSport Türkiye is seeking a Lawyer to serve as the senior legal adviser for our Turkey operations, handling day-to-day legal matters while guiding management on legal risks, corporate governance, and business decisions.

Although not a managerial title, the role requires leadership and the potential to lead a legal structure in the future, plus experience coordinating with external law firms and international group teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a Faculty of Law.
• Valid attorney's license in Turkey.
• 7–10 years of legal experience in corporate law firms and/or in-house teams.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management systems.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, revise, and negotiate customer, business partner, supplier, and consultant agreements, providing legal support throughout negotiation processes.
• Create and standardize contract and document templates, and develop new contract models when required.
• Provide employment law advice to People & Culture teams on onboarding, offboarding, disciplinary matters, performance, benefits, and working conditions.
• Coordinate employment disputes, litigation, and mediation processes with external law firms, ensuring effective internal legal and operational management.
• Prepare and send formal notices regarding customer receivables and manage enforcement proceedings; coordinate files that proceed to litigation with external law firms.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law

Job description

Join us as a Lawyer and discover the future of employee experience!

Benefit Systems is a global company based in Poland, dedicated to promoting a healthy and active lifestyle. We serve over 2 million users across six countries and have been operating in Turkey under the MultiSport brand since 2021! We provide access to a wide network of sports facilities to help employees achieve a better work-life balance.

We believe that happy employees are more productive and have made it our mission to transform the concept of corporate well-being. Since our entry into the Turkish market in 2021, we've been helping companies motivate their teams, support personal development, and create a positive workplace culture. Thanks to our dynamic and innovative approach, we build long-term business partnerships and make healthy living accessible and enjoyable for everyone.

We are looking for a Lawyer to act as the senior legal adviser for our operations in Turkey, taking an active role in day-to-day legal matters while providing strategic guidance to management on legal risks, corporate governance, and business decisions. Although this role does not carry a managerial title, it requires strong leadership and team development potential to lead a legal structure that may be established or expanded in the future.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, revise, and negotiate customer, business partner, supplier, and consultant agreements, providing legal support throughout negotiation processes.
• Create and standardize contract and document templates, and develop new contract models when required.
• Provide employment law advice to People & Culture teams on onboarding, offboarding, disciplinary matters, performance, benefits, and working conditions.
• Coordinate employment disputes, litigation, and mediation processes with external law firms, ensuring effective internal legal and operational management.
• Prepare and send formal notices regarding customer receivables and manage enforcement proceedings; coordinate files that proceed to litigation with external law firms.
• Prepare Board of Directors and General Assembly resolutions; manage signature authorities, powers of attorney, company manager appointments, and trade registry procedures.
• Prepare and update internal company policies and procedures from a legal perspective; provide guidance and training on competition law, trade secrets, information security, and personal data protection.
• Provide timely and solution-oriented advice on day-to-day legal matters; assess critical legal risks and regularly inform the Country Manager and relevant management teams.
• Manage relationships with external law firms and advisers, including work allocation, performance, and budget management.
• Collaborate with group legal teams abroad and provide legal opinions and reporting support on Turkish legislation for international projects.
• Contribute to periodic legal due diligence and internal audit activities to assess the company's overall legal position and follow up on actions arising from identified risks.
• Support the development of the legal function and help build a structure capable of leading a legal team that may be established or expanded in line with future organizational needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a Faculty of Law.
• Valid attorney's license in Turkey.
• 7-10 years of legal experience in corporate law firms and/or, preferably, in-house legal teams of multinational companies.
• Strong knowledge and experience in employment law, contract law, commercial and corporate law, corporate governance, KVKK/GDPR, and regulatory legislation.
• Experience working with external law firms, managing litigation and dispute processes, and coordinating legal matters with multiple stakeholders.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken, with the ability to communicate effectively with international teams.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the ability to use basic document management systems effectively.
• Strong strategic thinking skills, with the ability to evaluate legal risks alongside business needs and provide clear recommendations to management.
• Strong communication, collaboration, planning, follow-up, and attention-to-detail skills.
• A proactive, solution-oriented, and results-driven approach with a strong sense of ownership.
• Leadership and team development potential to manage a legal team that may be established or expanded in the future.
• MultiSport Plus Card: Unlimited access to a wide network of sports and activities.
• Discount for Your Loved Ones: A discounted MultiSport Plus Card opportunity for two people of your choice.
• Private Health Insurance: A comprehensive and high-coverage health package.
• Meal Card: Daily meal allowance.
• Performance Bonus: A bonus system designed to recognize and support your performance and contribution.
• Global Work Environment: The opportunity to broaden your perspective and network by working with an international team.
• Career and Training Opportunities: Personal development and continuous learning opportunities.
• Dynamic and Innovative Structure: A working environment that encourages initiative and supports your development and leadership potential.
• Well-being Activities: Events and activities designed to strengthen employee experience, motivation, and team connection.