Managing Associate, Corporate & Disputes – Istanbul

Ülken Law Firm; Fatih; On-site; TRY 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Ülken Law Firm in Istanbul is seeking a Managing Associate with 5–7 years of post-qualification experience to join our growing team. The role emphasizes handling corporate, commercial, maritime, and dispute resolution matters for domestic and international clients.

You will manage complex matters, draft and negotiate contracts, advise strategically, and mentor junior team members while maintaining high professional standards and English-language proficiency.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years post-qualification experience.
• Qualified to practise law in Türkiye.
• Strong experience in litigation and dispute resolution, as well as legal advisory work.
• Legal drafting, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Ability to manage multiple matters independently and work under tight deadlines.
• Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing and advising on a broad range of legal matters with a focus on corporate and commercial law, maritime law and dispute resolution.
• Handling litigation and dispute resolution proceedings, including representing clients before courts and authorities.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex contracts and legal documentation.
• Providing strategic and commercially oriented legal advice to domestic and international clients.
• Managing client relationships and coordinating legal matters independently.
• Supervising and mentoring junior team members.

Skills

Litigation & ADR

Legal drafting

English proficiency

Client relationships

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Türkiye bar qualification

Job description

Ülken Law Firm in Istanbul is seeking a Managing Associate with 5–7 years of post-qualification experience to join our growing team. The role emphasizes handling corporate, commercial, maritime, and dispute resolution matters for domestic and international clients.

You will manage complex matters, draft and negotiate contracts, advise strategically, and mentor junior team members while maintaining high professional standards and English-language proficiency.