obilet

Jr. Legal Counsel

Posted: 19 hours ago

Job Description

Founded in 2012, Obilet.com is a leading travel and tourism platform offering comprehensive services, including bus, flight, and ferry ticketing, along with hotel bookings and car rentals.As the undisputed market leader in Turkey across both B2B and B2C segments, the platform supports bus carriers with its best-in-class SaaS Inventory Management System (IMS), attracts 25 million monthly visitors, and boasts 15 million app downloads.Projected to mediate over 50 million transactions in 2025, Obilet is expanding internationally to become one of the largest global players in the travel tech industry.Main responsibilities will include:Preparing legal opinions and policies, as well as executing the required actions for full compliance with Turkish and international laws where Obilet has / will have operations, including competition law, digital market regulations, and data privacy legislationDrafting and reviewing contracts with suppliers, providers and clients; leading negotiations with lawyers of counterpartiesDrafting corporate documents (PoAs, general assembly minutes, board resolutions and internal directives) and contributing to corporate governance mattersFollowing up IP-related processes and projectsManaging legal documents and recordsAssisting of the coordination with Obilet's affiliates in foreign markets and their legal counsels / advisors regarding legal matters and processesTranslating legal documents from / to EnglishPeriodically auditing whether the rights and obligations arising from the existing contracts are fulfilledMonitoring and following up the amendments on the relevant legislationIdentify, assessing and mitigating existing / potential legal risks related to Obilet's activitiesPreparing legal notices and official lettersReviewing and updating documents and statements published in Obilet's B2C channelsTo be successful in this role, you should have:Bachelor’s degree in Law from a reputable law school with strong academic record2 years of relevant professional work experience built at a reputable law firm or a public / private companyWorking knowledge on competition, compliance, legal due diligence and investment rounds is a plusStrong writing and negotiating skills both in Turkish (will be tested) and English (should be demonstrated through a valid IELTS/TOEFL or equivalent certificate, if available; otherwise, will be tested during the selection processAbility, experience and willingness to occasionally translate complex legal documents from / to English (will be tested)Ability to create business contracts from scratch (will be tested)Strong working knowledge of MS Office applications (will be tested)Full attention to detailsAbility to work with strict deadlines, prioritize tasks and manage time effectivelyAbility to work in a dynamic environment and within flexible working hoursConsultant-level storytelling skillsProactiveness. Ownership. A mindset that never thinks the task is done until the output is at least 95% client-readyBusiness ethics. Willingness to learn. Ambition to step upWhat we offer:🏠 Hybrid Working: We work hybrid, but our offices are always open for us🎂 Birthday Leave: In the month of our birthday, we can take a day off on any day we choose📅 Flexible Working Hours: On the days we come to the office, we set our own start time with our flexible working model🎉 Happy Hours & Company Events: With our New Year’s Event, #obiletfest and Happy Hours, we not only strive for success but also have a lot of fun along the way📚 Self-Development: Your growth is our focus, with access to online learning platforms like Udemy and various training programs designed to support your professional development🌟 Best-in-class Teammates: We are all the best in our fields and we are confident about it🤠 No Dress Code: We have no dress code. We can set the trend in our office with our style☕ Free Snacks & Drinks: Surprise breakfasts, desserts and fruits might be waiting for us in our office✨ Health Insurance: We are by your side with our health insurance whenever you need it

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