Senior Associate Lawyer

About the role

Zafer College is looking for a highly experienced Senior Corporate Lawyer to lead its legal affairs, particularly those involving public authorities. The role will provide strategic legal advice to internal stakeholders and coordinate closely with external counsel.

Key responsibilities

• Review, assess, and respond to official notifications and correspondence from public authorities, in partnership with external counsel.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with deadlines for tenders, contracts, guarantees, and corporate commitments.
• Oversee enforcement proceedings related to personnel matters, including preparation of extension requests and warning‑letter responses.
• Draft, review, and approve contracts, technical specifications, and procurement documents.
• Standardize and manage approval processes for letters of guarantee.
• Interpret legislative and regulatory changes affecting private education institutions and draft formal objections or legal notices.
• Administer disciplinary procedures and termination processes in coordination with HR.
• Initiate and manage overdue receivables and related enforcement actions.
• Ensure compliance with MEBBIS data reporting obligations.
• Draft and manage education, scholarship, sponsorship, and athlete agreements.
• Supervise trademark and patent applications and monitor unauthorized use.
• Prepare monthly litigation and enforcement status reports for the Board of Directors.
• Advise on Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK) compliance and oversee internal processes.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized university.
• Bar admission (licensed attorney).
• Minimum 15 years of post‑qualification legal experience.
• C2‑level proficiency in English with ability to draft and negotiate complex legal documents.
• Proven experience in corporate law, preferably within private schools, foundations, or associations.
• Strong expertise in contract drafting, negotiation, and legal risk assessment.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with cross‑functional teams.
• Analytical, solution‑oriented, and results‑driven mindset.

Required skills