BRF
Legal Council
Job description
Have you ever imagined to be part of one of the biggest food companies in the world?
Nourish life is our commitment. This is not limited to food production – it extends to projects, initiatives and causes we embrace. In order to deliver quality products, we have a team dedicated to innovating every day. We have more than 90,000 employees worldwide. A large team that has a global vision, without leaving aside the local needs.
Each member of our team is important to make BRF one of the largest food companies in the world. We are guided by values that serve as a compass for our work. Ethics in all actions, transparency in our value chain and innovation are non-negotiable points for us.
Come and join us to be part of this food giant!
BRF values and promotes an inclusive and diverse culture. We consider persons with disabilities for all our opportunities.
We are seeking a business-minded Legal Counsel to join our legal team.
The Legal Counsel will assist the business in managing Turkey-based legal operations.
- Participation in corporate & legal projects (M&A, regulatory compliance, personal data protection, contract management, etc.) and ensuring that projects are completed in a timely manner.
- Coordinating external legal resources
- Managing disputes and litigation processes (Quality of advice and guidance, compliance of law and risk allocation.)
- Ensuring that business operations and stakeholders are sufficiently protected from unapprised risks & assets.
- Assisting Legal Manager in managing the priorities and pressing issues to meet the deadlines and commitments to internal clients
- Assisting Legal Manager with managing the requests of Banvit business units basically with regards to personal data protection law, corporate governance, contracts law and labor law
- Ensuring the renewal of corporate documentation, including trade licenses, POA’s, Board Resolutions and other corporate certificates and registrations.
- Assisting Legal Manager with managing AGM and Board meetings: agendas, minute taking and follow-up actions.
- Providing reports on a regular basis, and as directed or requested, to keep the Legal Manager informed of the operation and progress of compliance effort.
Academic Background
- 4 years’ law school degree (from reputable Law Schools, Master’s Degree (LL.M) is preferred)
- Qualified legal practitioner admitted to the Bar.
Desirable requirements
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REQUIREMENTS – SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE /SKILLS /OTHER COMPETENCES
- 4 years’ law school degree (from reputable Law Schools, Master’s Degree (LL.M) is preferred)
- Qualified legal practitioner admitted to the Bar.
- Minimum 3-5 years of PQE
- Preferably, at least 2 years experience in FMCG or any related industry as in-house counsel
- Considerable legal project management experience (M&A, regulatory compliance, contract management etc.)
- Experience in personal data protection law,labor law, contracts law, intellectual property law, and dispute management
- Proficient in spoken and written English language
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Able to work and communicate effectively with stakeholders
- No travel restrictions
- Located in Istanbul
Experience
- Minimum 3-5 years of PQE
- Preferably, at least 2 years experience in FMCG or any related industry as in-house counsel
- Considerable legal project management experience (M&A, regulatory compliance, contract management etc.)
- Experience in personal data protection law,labor law, contracts law, intellectual property law, and dispute management