Overview
Legal Counsel Jobs in Istanbul, Türkiye at ODAŞ
Title: Legal Counsel
Company: ODAŞ
Location: Istanbul, Türkiye
ODAŞ is a group of companies operating in the energy, mining, and tourism sectors. Since its inception, ODAS has successfully completed projects with its agile and dynamic structure and was included in the Borsa İstanbul National 100 index, thanks to its sustainable financial management.
With the addition of Can2 Thermal Power Plant in Turkey, which has a capacity of 340 MWe, ODAS used its expertise, dynamic approach, and strong capital base to make its first international investment — a natural gas combined cycle power plant with a total capacity of 174 MWe in Uzbekistan.
In mining, ODAŞ holds reserves of antimony, gold, silver, nickel, and coal, with active licenses and operations. Continuing its activities in Turkey, the company is one of the few strategic metal producers in Europe and the Middle East.
ODAS conducts its current operations responsibly, considering environmental and social sensitivities. It also actively explores new investment opportunities across various sectors through its entrepreneurial spirit. Moreover, ODAS has initiated efforts to evaluate opportunities in the tourism sector aligned with its sustainable growth goals, beginning with its first hotel project in Fethiye.
Qualifications
- Law degree from an accredited law school and admission to the bar in Turkey.
- Minimum 1-4 years post-qualification experience in a multinational company and/or an international law firm, preferably focusing on energy, investment, tourism, contracts, corporate, and capital markets law.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Turkish.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic, on-site environment.
- Ability to recognize and respond promptly and pragmatically to urgent situations.
- Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong communication, negotiation follow-up, and organizational skills.
- Strong decision-making, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong planning and reporting abilities.
- Commitment to excellence and long-term career growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare resolutions of the company's board of directors and general assembly, and prepare necessary documents for transactions requiring registration with Trade Registry Offices.
- Work with the Legal Director, Legal Affairs Manager, responsible managers, and colleagues on company workflows in the energy, investment, tourism, and mining sectors.
- Analyze, draft, negotiate, and finalize agreements, overseeing the approval process. Ensure the company's rights and obligations under contracts are followed up and that all signature processes are completed.
- Ensure adherence to applicable laws and regulations in all corporate transactions.
- Conduct legal research, monitor regulatory changes, and update company policies accordingly.
- Identify legal issues, assess risks under different business scenarios, and provide practical legal solutions in day-to-day operations across all contractual arrangements and commercial practices.
- Willingness and flexibility to travel when necessary for business purposes.
If you’re passionate about people, strategy, and operational excellence, come and be part of ODAŞ’s future!
