We are looking for a "Sr. Legal Counsel" for our global client in real estate industry.
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Draft, review, negotiate and amend all standard and non-standard documentation used within the company.
- Prepare and process all contractual documents required by the company in its carrying out of its business activities.
- Keep up to date with laws and procedures relating to the companies business.
- Provide concise and practical legal advice to all departments as and when required.
- Undertake legal negotiations as required with the company’s business partners, contractors and consultants.
- Manages the outsourcing of legal advice and assistance as required from
time to time.
- Conducting litigation and arbitration work as and when the need arises.
- Research and monitor legal frameworks relevant to the companies business and advice company accordingly.
- Responsible for the up-to-date archive system which holds more than 20 thousand property files.
- Timely issuance of contracts and mortgage documents to customers and banks.
- Responding to internal and external queries within the key performance indicator set up for the department.
- Protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights.
- Performs all other relevant tasks assigned by the Director, Legal.
REQUIREMENTS
- Hold a law degree from a recognized law school
- Excellent command of spoken and written English
- Minimum 5 years experience in a large and reputable law firm or at a multinational company in Turkey
- Specific experience in corporate and commercial law, banking, intellectual property, and real estate laws.
- Litigation knowledge is a plus.
- Admitted to a Bar Association in Turkey,
- Very good knowledge of MS Office Tools
- Very good presentation and communication skills
- Organizing, multi-tasking, strong and timely follow up skills