We are looking for a Legal Counsel – Contracts & Acquisitions
May 02, 2021
We are looking for a Legal Counsel – Contracts & Acquisitions
Your future team
Our internal legal department plays an important role in ensuring high quality standards, protecting Turkish Maarif Foundation’s reputation and managing the risks associated with the business developed by the Organization. As a legal counsel within the Legal Department, you will assist the local team in negotiating contracts, manage complex litigation cases, strive for cutting-edge solutions, advice on regulatory developments and help in ensuring the completion of Foundation’s activities with applicable regulations.
Your next challenge
- Draft and negotiate various contracts such as share purchase agreements, property purchase agreements, as well as agreements with providers.
- Advise the management on a broad range of corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters in providing comprehensive and pragmatic advice.
- Provide general legal advice on applicable laws and regulations, and on all Foundations policies and guidelines.
- Participate in local and global legal projects.
- Coach junior members from the internal Legal Department.
- Contribute to internal projects such as building an efficient information system and data protection issues.
Your Skills
- Master's Degree in Law, with at least 3 years of a strong professional experience as an in-house lawyer in an “international environment” or a law firm, with focus on contracts. Experience with contract or company law is an advantage.
- Ability to analyze complex situations and obtain information to reach sound conclusions.
- Strong organizational skills, with attention to detail and meeting tight deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills with the ability to develop strong relationships with key stakeholders.
- Team player with ability to interact with multiple levels in an organization in an international environment.
- Problem solver with a positive mind-set and can-do attitude who shows flexibility.
- Service-oriented and results-focused.
- English, French and Turkish (fluent, spoken and in writing)
We want to hear from you! Join us and...
- Expand your network in the Turkish and international market
- Enjoy flexible work arrangements
- Profit from international projects with a real impact on people
What impact will you make?
Every day, your work will make an impact that matters, while you thrive in a dynamic culture of inclusion, collaboration and high performance. As the undisputed leader in international educational services, Turkish Maarif Foundation is where you'll find unrivaled opportunities to succeed and realize your full potential.
With more than 340 schools and 7,000 employees in 42 countries, Turkish Maarif Foundation is one of the Turkey’s strongest educational services firms. For 5 years, our talented teams have been serving students delivering high added-value education.
Send your cv to hukuk@turkiyemaarif.org
