Legal Counselor (Turkey)

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The future of Web3 starts with you — join us as a Legal Counselor. — Master of Laws from a recognized university.
— 3–5 years of legal experience, preferably in:

financial institutions
fintech companies
brokerage firms
law firms advising financial sector clients.

— Strong knowledge of Turkish legislation, particularly in financial services, capital markets, and fintech regulation.
— Practical experience working with regulations and requirements of:
— Capital Markets Board of Türkiye (SPK)
— Financial Crimes Investigation Board (MASAK)
— Central Securities Depository of Türkiye (MKK)
— Turkish Capital Markets Licensing Registry and Training Agency (SPL)
— Understanding of AML/CFT regulations and compliance frameworks.
— Experience drafting and negotiating commercial and financial agreements.
— Knowledge of cross-border financial regulations.
— Fluent Turkish and English (written and spoken).
— Strong analytical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills.
— Ability to work independently and manage multiple legal matters in a fast-paced environment. — Provide legal advice and support on matters related to financial services, capital markets, and regulatory compliance in Turkey.
— Ensure company operations comply with Turkish legislation and financial regulatory requirements.
— Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, including service agreements, partnership agreements, NDAs, vendor contracts, and customer documentation.
— Monitor regulatory developments and ensure compliance with regulations issued by the Capital Markets Board of Türkiye, Financial Crimes Investigation Board, and the Central Securities Depository of Türkiye.
— Support internal teams in implementing regulatory standards and best practices defined by the Turkish Capital Markets Licensing Registry and Training Agency.
— Provide legal risk assessments for new products, financial services, and partnerships.
— Support AML/CFT compliance initiatives and internal procedures in coordination with compliance teams.
— Assist with corporate governance, regulatory filings, and communication with regulators.
— Provide legal guidance on data protection, privacy, and financial consumer protection laws in Turkey.
— Support dispute resolution and manage cooperation with external legal advisors when necessary. We offer:
— Our own product.
— Official employment in Turkey.
— Annual paid vacations (14 working days).
— Sick leave compensation.
— Professional development and career growth.
— Warm and friendly working environment.

We provide challenging tasks that offer continuous growth opportunities for everyone. We've consistently embraced development and the advancement of our colleagues, ensuring work is always engaging. Our team is prepared to offer support, share expertise, and lend a helping hand when needed.