Legal Counsel - Istanbul

Bunge; Fatih; On-site; TRY 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a passionate Legal Counsel to support its legal department and ensure compliance across all operations. This role involves collaborating with external legal entities, representing the company in legal matters, and providing essential legal support to various departments. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in commercial and corporate law, a strong educational background in law, and excellent communication skills. Join a dynamic and inclusive team dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the agri-food sector, where your contributions will help shape the future of the business.

Benefits

Medical care

Annual bonus

Social benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years experience in various areas of law.
• Admitted to a Bar Association in Turkey, detail-oriented and communicative.

Responsibilities

• Support legal operations and compliance across all company functions.
• Collaborate with external lawyers and represent the company legally.

Skills

Commercial Law

Corporate Law

Contracts Law

Intellectual Property Law

Data Privacy Laws

Labour Law

Time Management

Communication Skills

Adaptability

English Proficiency

Education

University degree in Law

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Are you willing to consolidate your career in the Legal area and make a difference in a global vital business?

Become part of our team and help build an organization that is working on the latest trends in Agri and Food Solutions - you probably have heard about our local brands of oil, Komili, Kırlangıç, Madra and Salat.

We are growing and looking for a passionate, bold, and driven Legal Counsel.

Read the vacancy below and learn more about it!

What you will be doing as a Legal Counsel:

The core purpose of this role is to support all company functions and general counsel on the day-to-day operations of the legal department, following the legal procedures of the company, consulting on the legal and compliance matters in a way that related risks are prevented effectively in terms of commercial transactions as well as total business management.

This will be done through the following actions:

1. Collaborate and coordinate all legal matters with the external lawyers, law firms, and consultants.
2. Represent the company before the courts and public entities and institutions.
3. Update legal knowledge of the company employees.
4. Follow up all lawsuits and execution proceedings.
5. Follow up company corporate secretary matters (general assembly procedures, resolutions of board of directors) and other corporate matters of the company.
6. Provide legal assistance to all departments of the company through providing legal reports/opinions, drafting and reviewing agreements, protocols, and undertakings in order to minimize legal risk.
7. Provide day-to-day necessary legal support to all company departments to ensure legal compliance.
8. Initiate necessary legal proceedings to protect the rights of the company.
9. Involve in the process of getting mortgages and other collaterals from third parties.
10. Report on situations that may legally affect the Company’s operations.
11. Anticipate and mitigate potential legal problems within the organization.
12. Prepare and communicate reports on legal issues to headquarters in Geneva and work closely with them when required.
13. Collaborate with and provide legal support to the Associate General Counsel of the company.

What do we expect from our future colleague?

1. Minimum 7 years experience preferably in Commercial law, Corporate Law, Contracts Law, Intellectual Property Law, Data Privacy Laws, and Labour Law.
2. University degree from a reputable university in Law.
3. Admitted to a Bar Association in the Republic of Turkey, detail-oriented, strong time management, coordination and planning skills, and excellent level of communication.
4. Quickly adapt to a fast-paced working environment.
5. Strong MS Office knowledge.
6. Working experience in both local and multinational transactions.
7. Deadline driven, both process and result-oriented.
8. Advanced written & spoken English.

What can you expect from Bunge?

1. A competitive salary and great benefits package (including medical care, annual bonus, and other social benefits).
2. Work within an international and expert team.
3. The freedom to supply in an impactful way to the business.

Office Address:

Bunge Gıda Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.

Çınar Mah. Rıfkı Tongsir Cad. Nida Kule Kücükyalı Sitesi - Very close to Küçükyalı Metro Station

A04 No:115 Kat:28 34840

Maltepe / İstanbul / Türkiye

We Are Bunge

Bunge is a global agribusiness with one mission – we connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed, and fuel to the world. We have unmatched global scale and deeply rooted relationships which allow us to bring innovative ingredients and knowledge to some of the world’s biggest brands – many of which are likely in your home right now.

We know that to achieve our mission and deliver the best results to our customers, each other, and the world, we need to work together – so we hire talented people who are passionate, bold, and driven to work as One Bunge. This dedication is deeply embedded in our culture and reflected in the way we work.

Every day our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core:

Act as One Team

by fostering inclusion,
collaboration, and respect.

Drive for Excellence

by being agile,
innovative, and efficient.

Do What’s Right

by acting safely, ethically,
and sustainably.

If this sounds like you, join us! We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day – people who are #ProudtoBeBunge.

Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

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