Legal Counsel

Coderspace; Fatih; On-site; TRY 400,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Meal card

IstanbulCard reimbursement

Wellbeing support (counseling, legal &

Team activities

Gym membership discount

Online education access

Job summary

bitaksi, Turkey's leading taxi-hailing app, is seeking an experienced in-house Legal Counsel to protect the company’s interests across contracts, data privacy, and regulatory matters. You'll draft and negotiate complex agreements, oversee KVKK/GDPR compliance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support strategic initiatives in a fast-paced tech environment.

Fluency in English and strong communication skills are essential as you engage with authorities and external advisors while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in law (LL.B.) required.
• LL.M. in IT and Technology Law highly preferred.
• Minimum 2+ years PQE.
• In-house experience and close collaboration with cross-functional teams valued.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
• Tech/e-commerce/fintech sector experience desirable.
• KVKK/GDPR knowledge; IAPP certification a plus.
• Excellent English correspondence and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal support across bitaksi business units.
• Draft, review, and negotiate NDAs, licensing, financing, and advertising agreements.
• Advise on corporate, commercial, data privacy, and regulatory matters.
• Support governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Handle litigation, public authority relations, and inquiries.
• Maintain KVKK/data privacy governance and compliance documentation.

Skills

2+ years PQE

In-house experience

Drafting/Negotiating agreements

KVKK/GDPR knowledge

IAPP certification

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B.)

Master's degree (LL.M.) in IT and Technology Law

Job description

About bitaksi

bitaksi is Turkey's leading taxi-hailing app, transforming urban mobility with innovative technology. Over the past 13 years, we've grown from a small startup to a pivotal part of people's daily lives, providing safe, easy, and modern transportation solutions.

Company Vision

Our vision is to transform the way people move by leveraging cutting-edge technology and creating seamless experiences for both riders and drivers. We aim to be the preferred transportation platform of choice, setting new industry standards and reshaping urban mobility.

Why Choose bitaksi

Impactful Work: By joining bitaksi, you will have the opportunity to work on projects that have a direct impact on the lives of millions of people. Your contributions will help shape the future of transportation and make a difference in the way people navigate their daily lives.

Innovation and Technology: Be part of a dynamic team that leverages the latest technology to develop user-centric solutions in a rapidly evolving industry.

Key Qualifications

To join us as a Legal Counsel, you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B.) required.
• A Master's degree (LL.M.) in IT and Technology Law is highly preferred.
• Minimum 2+ years of Post-Qualification Experience (PQE).
• Prior experience working within an in-house legal department and a strong understanding of in-house team dynamics are highly valued.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, take initiative within the legal department, and maintain clear communication and effective reporting with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Proven experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
• Experience within the technology, e-commerce, fast-paced consumer goods (FMCG), or fintech sectors is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of KVKK / GDPR, compliance frameworks, mediation, and litigation management.
• IAPP certification is highly desirable and will be considered a strong asset.
• Excellent command of official, judicial, and administrative correspondence.
• Fluency in English (both written and spoken) is required.
• Strong understanding of legal issues, risks, and mitigations pertinent to commercial contract processes.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will provide comprehensive legal support across all bitaksi business units, ranging from contract management and regulatory relations to end-to-end data privacy compliance:

Contract & Operational Law Management

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements, including but not limited to NDAs, Software/IP Licensing Agreements, Financing Agreements, and Advertising/Marketing Agreements (including promotions/sweepstakes) for all vertical businesses of bitaksi.
• Providing expert legal advice on corporate law, commercial law, e-commerce, consumer protection, and data privacy matters.
• Advising on corporate governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Conducting thorough legal research, drafting reports, and preparing legal opinions to support business and product teams.
• Providing strategic legal input on new business models, product launches, and operational decisions.
• Staying up-to-date with legal and regulatory changes affecting the e-commerce and technology industries.
• Delivering training and guidance to internal teams on legal best practices and compliance procedures.

Litigation & Public Authority Relations

• Responding to all types of information and documentation requests from public authorities, including prosecutors, law enforcement, courts, and ministries.
• Managing and tracking lawsuits to which the company is a party, drafting petitions, responding to court orders, and handling interlocutory decisions.
• Collaborating with external legal advisors and regulatory bodies when necessary.

KVKK & Data Privacy Governance

• Analyzing all personal data processing activities of the company within the scope of KVKK (Turkish Data Protection Law) and related legislation.
• Regularly maintaining and updating the company’s data protection and personal data inventories, and actively tracking, auditing, and updating VERBİS (Data Controllers Registry) records from a legal perspective.
• Executing, updating, and auditing the Data Inventory and VERBİS (Data Controllers Registry) records from a legal perspective.
• Drafting and updating privacy notices (ydınlatma metni), explicit consent forms, data processing policies, retention-destruction policies, cookie policies, and internal privacy procedures.
• Ensuring full KVKK compliance across all commercial contracts (data processing agreements, cross-border data transfer agreements, etc.).
• Conducting legal risk assessments regarding data processing activities.
• Managing the legal process in case of personal data breaches (including notifications, internal reporting, and correspondence with the Personal Data Protection Board/KVKK).
• Structuring domestic and international data transfer processes from a legal standpoint.
• Providing KVKK compliance opinions for new projects (product development, software, marketing, HR, fintech, etc.).
• Evaluating data subject access requests from a legal perspective, preparing responses, drafting defenses against complaints submitted to the Board, and establishing/auditing internal mechanisms for data subject requests.

What We Offer?

• Open communication, teamwork, and a strong company culture of continuous development.
• Private health insurance (family included).
• Meal card.
• Monthly IstanbulCard reimbursement.
• We care about your wellbeing: free psychological counseling, legal advice, financial advice, etc.
• Team and company activities for motivation.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Access to online education platforms.

Join Us

Become part of a team that’s redefining urban mobility. Together, let’s create innovative solutions that enhance the lives of millions.

Data Protection Note: Under the scope of your application, your personal data submitted to us will be processed in accordance with the Law on the Protection of Personal Data No. 6698 for the purposes of managing and evaluating our recruitment processes and contacting you when necessary. You can access our information text on the processing of your personal data via the following link:

https://www.bitaksi.com/en/personal-data-protection-policy