Legal Counsel (d/f/m)

RWE; Fatih; Hybrid; TRY 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working model

Competitive compensation package

International working environment

Development opportunities

Modern workplace

Cross-border collaboration

Job summary

RWE Turcas Güney Elektrik Üretim A.Ş. (RTG) is seeking a Legal Counsel to provide comprehensive legal support across corporate governance, commercial contracts, employment law, regulatory matters, compliance and data privacy.

You will act as a key partner to management, draft and negotiate agreements, monitor regulatory developments in Türkiye, coordinate with external counsel, and ensure alignment with Turkish law and RWE Group standards.

Qualifications

• Law degree and Türkiye qualification to practice law.
• Minimum 7 years in-house or law firm experience.
• Strong knowledge in corporate, contracts, and employment law.
• Advanced written and spoken English.
• Experience in energy sector or regulated industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to management on RTG's operations in Türkiye.
• Support corporate governance, board secretarial duties, and filings.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Advise HR on employment law and employee relations.
• Coordinate external counsel for litigation and disputes.
• Monitor regulatory developments in the energy sector and data privacy.
• Ensure compliance with Turkish law and RWE Group standards.

Skills

Corporate law

Commercial contracts

Employment law

In-house experience

English proficiency

Education

Law degree

Qualified to practice law in Türkiye

Job description

To start as soon as possible

For 125 years, we have been a key driver of the energy transition, working to achieve ambitious goals. Behind RWE’s commitment are around 20,000 employees worldwide who work every day to realise the vision of a secure and reliable electricity supply. We are investing heavily in the expansion of renewables and storage technologies. With our flexible power plant fleet, we underpin security of supply.

RWE Turcas Güney Elektrik Üretim A.Ş. is a joint venture of RWE. Through our power generation assets in Türkiye - including combined-cycle gas turbine (CCGT) and soon solar PV operations - we play an active role in shaping a reliable and sustainable energy future.

We are looking for a Legal Counsel to join our team at RWE & Turcas Güney Elektrik Üretim A.Ş. (RTG). In this role, you will provide comprehensive legal support across corporate governance, commercial contracts, employment law, regulatory matters, compliance and data privacy. Acting as a key legal partner to management and business functions, you will play an important role in identifying and assessing legal risks, supporting sound business decisions, and ensuring alignment with Turkish law and RWE Group standards.

About the Role

• Provide solution- and business-oriented legal advice to management and business functions regarding RTG’s operations in Türkiye.
• Corporate Governance & Corporate Secretarial: Provide legal support on corporate law and governance matters; serve as secretary to the Board of Directors and Executive Committee; prepare and maintain minutes, resolutions and corporate records; support corporate approvals and filings; and ensure compliance with applicable corporate governance and shareholder requirements.
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements relating to the company’s business activities.
• Provide legal advice to HR and management on employment law and employee relations matters.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments affecting the company’s activities and provide legal coordination, particularly on energy sector regulatory matters.
• Manage legal matters relating to compliance, data privacy, and internal policies and procedures.
• Coordinate external legal counsel in litigation, disputes and administrative proceedings.
• Proactively identify, assess and monitor existing and potential legal risks.
• Support the alignment of local legal practices with Turkish law and RWE Group standards.

Job Requirements & Experience

• Law degree and qualification to practice law in Türkiye.
• At least 7 years of relevant professional experience gained in an in-house legal function and/or a law firm.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience across different areas of law, particularly corporate law, commercial contracts and employment law.
• Experience in the energy sector or another regulated industry is an advantage.
• Advanced written and spoken English.
• Ability to assess legal matters in the context of business needs and commercial implications, with a solution- and results-oriented approach.
• Strong prioritization, organizational and follow-up skills, with the ability to manage multiple legal matters simultaneously.
• Proactive and accountable working style, with strong communication and collaboration skills across different stakeholders.

RWE is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment – we value your passion, your willingness to learn and your desire to thrive. Even if you don’t have all the above skills, need flexible working arrangements or other adjustments not yet listed here, we’d love to hear from you.

• Flexible working models with hybrid collaboration
• Attractive compensation and benefits package
• International working environment with cross-border collaboration as part of a German-based group
• Professional and personal development opportunities
• Modern workplace with excellent transport connections
• Opportunity to contribute directly to the commercial optimisation of our generation portfolio and further develop data-driven analytical tools and processes

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications – regardless of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, age, sexual orientation, and identity.