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Junior Legal Counsel Jobs in Ankara, Türkiye at Frankfurt School International Advisory Services Türkiye
Title: Junior Legal Counsel
Company: Frankfurt School International Advisory Services Türkiye
Location: Ankara, Türkiye
Join Our Team as a Junior Legal Counsel: Launch Your International Career in Consultancy!
Are you a passionate legal professional seeking an exhilarating opportunity to propel your career onto the global stage? Look no further! We are thrilled to announce an opening for a Junior Legal Counsel to join our dynamic team in our Ankara Office and embark on a journey of international exploration and professional growth within the consultancy sector.
Join the prestigious Frankfurt School of Finance & Management, renowned as Germany’s premier institution for bank training and consultancy. With nearly six decades of expertise in all facets of banking and finance, we set the standard for excellence. Our International Advisory Services arm has been a trusted partner in Turkey for over a decade, delivering top-tier technical assistance and training to banks and IFIs. Be part of a legacy of innovation and impact in the global financial sector.
Legal & Compliance Functions:
- Spearhead and refine contract negotiation processes, collaborating closely with internal teams and external partners.
- Monitor and analyze contract performance, identifying risks, and crafting strategies for risk mitigation.
- Develop, implement, and uphold legal and compliance policies and procedures.
- Offer expert counsel on legal and regulatory compliance matters across the organization.
- Foster collaboration with various departments to ensure compliance with regulations such as Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financial Terrorism, as well as relevant data protection laws.
- Stay updated on changes to laws and regulations impacting the organization, and adapt policies and training accordingly.
Project Assistance and Procurement-Related Functions:
- Manage administrative, corporate governance, and operational functions relating to FS’s Turkish subsidiary companies.
- Assist in managing corporate records and statutory filings.
- Coordinate the preparation and implementation of international and local consulting and training projects.
- Support meeting coordination, scheduling, and the preparation of project-related documentation.
- Provide professional translation and document review support.
- Manage the full procurement lifecycle, from market research and tender preparation to evaluation, negotiation, and contract award.
- Prepare tender documentation, coordinate bid evaluations, and oversee contract issuance and execution.
- Maintain comprehensive project and procurement records, prepare management reports, and provide ongoing administrative and procurement support.
Qualifications:
- Located in Ankara
- Bachelor’s degree in law
- Preferably holds a degree from a legal higher education program
- Fluent in business/legal English, written and spoken (additional languages are a plus), the interviews will be held in English
- Up to four years of relevant experience, with a background in legal and contracting procedures, preferably within a consulting capacity, preferably in an international environment
- Familiarity with contracting and legal processes of technical assistance projects of EU or other international financial institutions is advantageous
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to plan, organize, and multitask effectively
- Proactive, with a positive attitude and professional demeanour
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Team player, with no remote work option available
- Occasional domestic and international travel may be required
- Male candidates must have fulfilled or postponed (at least two years) their military service obligations
If you are interested in the position, please respond with your recent English CV to [email protected] address.
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