Overview
Senior Lawyer – Corporate, M&A and Projects Jobs in Istanbul, Istanbul, Türkiye at Sakar Law Firm
Title: Senior Lawyer – Corporate, M&A and Projects
Company: Sakar Law Firm
Location: Istanbul, Istanbul, Türkiye
Company Description Sakar Law Firm is an independent law firm based in Istanbul, Turkiye, providing practical legal and business advice with both local and international experience. The firm focuses on understanding client needs, preventing issues before they arise, and building long-term, trust-based relationships in domestic and global markets. Sakar Law Firm is committed to continuous research, learning, and hard work to deliver high-quality legal services. The team has extensive experience in Corporate, M&A, capital markets, joint ventures, private equity, banking, and project finance, as well as contracts, litigation, international arbitration, employment, competition, data protection, sustainability and legal compliance. Where necessary, the firm collaborates with preferred partner firms worldwide to meet clients’ international requirements.
Role Description The role requires solid experience (i) in general corporate and corporate governance matters, including general assembly and board of directors’ processes, capital increases and decreases, dividend distributions, share transfers, corporate documentation and trade registry procedures, (ii) in M&A transactions a including legal due diligence, drafting, reviewing and negotiating share purchase agreements (SPAs), shareholders’ agreements (SHAs) and other transaction documents, as well as participating in signing and closing processes and (iii) other corporate projects, structurings and transactions.
Qualifications
- Law degree from a Turkish universities and admission to a Turkish Bar Association;
- 8–10 years of professional experience as a lawyer in solid experience in corporate law and M&A transactions and other projects as set forth in the role description;
- Excellent legal drafting, contract negotiation, and analytical skills, with attention to detail and risk assessment.
- Ability to manage complex matters, lead case teams, and mentor junior lawyers.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in Turkish is essential.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning, research, and professional development.
- Client-focused mindset, strong professional ethics, and ability to build long-term relationships.
