bayt.com
Job Description
Assistant General Counsel – Turkey
Join a team recognized for leadership, innovation and diversity
You will be responsible for all aspects of supervising and coordinating the efforts of a legal team, including budget and legal practice area management, case assignment, and the hiring and professional development of staff. You will anticipate and mitigate potential legal problems within the Company, and developing strategies to avoid costly litigation and reduce potential areas of risk. You will keep abreast of industry-specific regulations and ensuring that appropriate risk management strategies are in place.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess potential legal risks
- Influence senior management
- Coaching and development
- Develop standardized processes
- Act as trusted advisor
- Manage external counsel
- Rapidly assess legal risks
Skills
YOU MUST HAVE
- Juris Doctor (JD)
WE VALUE
- Extensive experience in law
- Experience in a major law firm or corporate legal department
- Strong initiative
- Excellent skills in management and problem-solving
- Ability to influence at varying levels of the organization
- Ability to deliver on complex situations
- Communications skills and credibility
- Work independently to drive key initiatives