Senior Data Privacy Lawyer — Tech, AI & Compliance

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Fatih; On-site; TRY 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

EY Law Department in Istanbul seeks a Senior Lawyer and Assistant Lawyer to join our team and advise clients on Technology Law, data protection, and privacy across KVKK, GDPR and AI topics.

You will work in a multinational, collaborative environment, handling corporate and compliance matters, developing data protection strategies, and contributing to client engagements while growing your legal expertise in a dynamic, technology-driven practice.

Qualifications

• University degree in law from a reputable Turkish University
• 1-3 years of full-time experience as an in-house lawyer or in a law firm focusing on corporate and compliance matters, with particular expertise in advising on data protection and privacy and related topics
• Strong knowledge and experience in Data Protection Law (KVKK, GDPR, CCPA), AI, Cyber Security Law, Digital Law and Technology Law, Turkish Commercial Code and Code of Obligations
• Having CIPP/E and ISO27701 certificates is an asset
• A passion for Technology Law including data protection, AI, cyber security and working collaboratively with clients
• Fluency and high command in verbal and written Turkish and English
• Male candidates should have completed their military service

Responsibilities

• Advise on Technology Law including data protection, AI, e-commerce, cyber security and other IT law topics
• Advise on data protection projects, draft legal documentation (privacy notices, policies, agreements, etc.), negotiate and advise on data protection agreements, terms of service
• Participate in e-commerce, data privacy audit engagements, prepare data protection impact assessment reports
• Work effectively as a team member, sharing responsibility, providing support, maintaining communication, and updating team members on progress
• Assist in preparing reports and schedules delivered to clients and other parties
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with client personnel
• Contribute to performance review and provide feedback for staff
• Contribute to people initiatives, including recruiting and retaining Law professionals
• Participate in relevant educational programs to develop soft and technical skills
• Understand and follow workplace policies and procedures
• Build strong internal relationships within Law and with other services across the organization

Skills

Data protection

Privacy law

AI law

Cyber security law

Technology law

Turkish language

English language

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Law degree (Turkish university)

Tools

CIPP/E

ISO27701

Job description

EY Law Department in Istanbul seeks a Senior Lawyer and Assistant Lawyer to join our team and advise clients on Technology Law, data protection, and privacy across KVKK, GDPR and AI topics.

You will work in a multinational, collaborative environment, handling corporate and compliance matters, developing data protection strategies, and contributing to client engagements while growing your legal expertise in a dynamic, technology-driven practice.