EY Türkiye - Tax Corporate Law Senior (İstanbul & İzmir Office)

Job description

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. ​ Join EY and help to build a better working world. The opportunity EY is a global leader in Assurance, Consulting, SaT (Strategy &Transactions) and Tax services. Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow. The insights and quality services we provide help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. Our offices around the world use the same methodology and are linked through an integrated technology platform to enable instantaneous communication and collaboration among team members, regardless of location. As a member of EY Global, in Türkiye we operate in 6 offices located in İstanbul, Ankara, Bursa, İzmir and Adana, with more than 1800 people for over 40 years. At EY, we empower our 400.000 people in more than 150 countries with the right mindsets and skills to navigate what’s next, become the transformative leaders the world needs, pursue careers as unique as they are, and build their own exceptional EY experiences. We work together across our full spectrum of services and skills so that business, people and the planet can thrive together. Together, all in, to build a better working world. Lawyers advise clients on a broad range of legal planning and advisory matters based on both deep in-country technical knowledge and law engagements. By accurately analyzing information and applying legal knowledge to client situations, Lawyer prepares effective approaches, legal opinions and lawsuit petitions in accordance with client’s circumstances. Lawyer makes a technical contribution to client engagements and internal projects. In the same way, participating in researching legal issues, preparing written communications, helping clients with responses to law authorities and improving their law function are other significant mission statements that Lawyer should be responsible. Lawyer shall also review and look after the client files and ensure that all relevant communication/QRM reviews and approvals are present in the files. We are seeking for a Senior to join our to join our EY Tax Corporate Law Department in İstanbul and İzmir . Your key responsibilities Providing legal support to national and multinational clients on a wide range of corporate matters, including but not limited to capital increases and decreases, mergers, spin-offs, and restructuring. Attending clients’ general assembly and board meetings and assisting with daily corporate requests. Overseeing M&A and due diligence projects and preparing closing documentation. Drafting legal documents such as contracts, complex general assembly meeting minutes, board of directors’ resolutions, legal opinions, and reports. Preparing and managing Corporate Secretarial Services, including Annual General Assembly meetings and Board of Directors resolutions. Drafting and preparing various agreements in accordance with the Turkish Commercial Code and the Turkish Code of Obligations. Coordinating global reorganization projects in collaboration with clients’ legal and tax advisors. Conducting legal research on laws and regulations, including company policies and guidelines related to corporate compliance matters. Communicating with clients to provide updates and collect necessary information. What we look for Bachelor’s degree in law from a reputable Turkish University or from a Foreign University with equivalency in Türkiye (LL.M. degree is a plus), 2-4 years of full-time experience as an in-house or law firm lawyer advising corporate clients, Knowledge of the Turkish Commercial Code, Code of Obligations, and Labour Law, with practical experience in corporate governance, contract drafting, and labour law matters across various sectors, Experience in corporate legal procedures, transactions, due diligence, and corporate secretarial services, including Annual General Assembly meetings and Board of Directors resolutions, Strong written and verbal communication skills (both in Turkish and in English), Ability to follow through on numerous projects simultaneously under tight deadlines, Strong ability to research and follow up, attention to detail, analysis and reporting skills, Ability to perform high performance under high pressure, Discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive information, Proficiency in legal research tools and Microsoft Office Applications, No restriction for travelling inside and outside of Türkiye, Male candidates should have completed their military service. What we offer you At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more . Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. To help create the best experience during the recruitment process, please describe any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need. EY | Building a better working world EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets. Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow. EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.