Mid-Level Competition Lawyer

Actecon; Fatih; On-site; TRY 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

ACTECON in Istanbul seeks mid-level associates with competition law experience to join our Competition & Regulatory practice. The role emphasizes advising on competition law, drafting submissions, and managing client relationships in a global context.

The ideal candidate has 3-4 years of competition law experience, excellent academic credentials, and a postgraduate antitrust degree is a plus. English proficiency is required and MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with 3-4 years' experience in competition law.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Postgraduate degree in antitrust law is an asset.
• Experience working with international clients.
• Advanced English skills (IELTS 7.5+ or TOEFL 110+).
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Team player with initiative.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on competition law, trade remedies and regulatory issues.
• Draft arguments and submissions to Competition Authority, Ministry of Trade and courts.
• Participate in seminars/training for clients and associates.
• Write articles for reputable publications.
• Manage client relationships.

Skills

Competition law

Legal drafting

Client management

English proficiency

Teamwork

Initiative

MS Office

Education

Qualified lawyer (LL.B or equivalent)

Postgraduate degree in antitrust law

Tools

MS Office

Job description

ACTECON seeks to hire highly qualified mid-level associates with competition law experience and excellent academic credentials to join our Competition & Regulatory practice in our Istanbul office. We are the trusted advisor of the client firms that are leaders in their fields in competition, trade remedies and regulation practice areas. ACTECON draws its strength from its committed and solution-oriented team, extensive sector-specific knowledge, expertise in local and multinational arena and know-how on the insights of the business world.

Learn more about our firm, practice, and our commitment to our core values by visiting our website at www.actecon.com

Job Requirements:

• Aqualifiedlawyerwith3-4yearsofexperienceinCompetitionLaw.WorkingexperienceinallareasofCompetitionLaw,especiallyininvestigationsandmergernotifications.
• Excellentacademiccredentials.
• Apostgraduatedegreeinantitrustlawwouldbeanasset.
• Experienceinworkingwithinternationalclients
• GraspofCompetitionLaw’seconomicalconcepts
• AdvancedlevelofwrittenandspokenEnglish.(IELTSscoreofmin.7.5orminTOEFLscoreof110isrequired.)
• Strongplanning,organization,drafting,communication,andanalyticalskills.
• Motivatedteamplayer
• Abilitytotakeinitiatives,andawillingnesstotakeownershipofandresponsibilityforprojects.
• WorkingknowledgeofMSOfficeapplications

Job Description:

• Advisingclientsonarangeofcompetitionlaw,traderemediesandregulatoryissues
• Draftingarguments,submissionstoCompetitionAuthority,MinistryofTradeandcourts
• Participatinginseminars/trainingtoclientsandotherassociates
• Writingarticlesinreputablepublications
• Managingclientrelationships

Skills:

• EthicalBehaviorSkills:Demonstrateastrongcommitmenttoethicalprinciplesandprofessionalconduct,ensuringallactionsanddecisionsadheretocompanyvaluesandlegalstandards.
• AwarenessofJobResponsibilities:Maintainaclearunderstandingofassigneddutiesandresponsibilities,abilitytotakeinitiatives,consistentlymeetingexpectationsanddeliveringhigh-qualitywork.
• Teamwork:Collaborateeffectivelywithcolleagues,contributingtoapositiveteamenvironmentandworkingtowardscommongoals.
• CopingwithStress:Manageandadapttohigh-pressuresituationsandworkloads,maintainingcomposureandproductivity.
• EffectiveRecordKeeping:Maintainaccurateandorganizedrecords,ensuringtimelyandefficientretrievalofinformation.
• ContinuousLearning:Engageinongoingprofessionaldevelopment,stayingcurrentwithindustrytrendsandacquiringnewskillstoenhancejobperformance.
• CriticalThinking:Applyanalyticalskillstoevaluateinformationandmakesound,informeddecisions,solvingcomplexproblemseffectively.
• InterpersonalSkills:Buildandmaintainstrongrelationshipswithclients,colleagues,andotherstakeholdersthrougheffectivecommunicationandempathy.
• WrittenandVerbalCommunication:Communicateclearlyandconciselyinbothwrittenandverbalforms,conveyinginformationaccuratelyandpersuasively.
• Research:Conductthoroughandcomprehensiveresearchtosupportdecision-makingandprovideaccurate,relevantinformation.
• InformationGathering:Collect,analyze,andsynthesizedatafromvarioussourcestoinformbusinessstrategiesandactions.
• LegalWriting:Produceclear,precise,andwell-structuredlegaldocuments,includingcontracts,briefs,andreports,adheringtoprofessionalstandardsandlegalrequirements.