Senior Lawyer, Operations Legal- GULF

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We were founded in 2010 with a dynamic and agile start-up spirit. The trust of around 30 million customers and 250,000 sellers has made us the first decacorn in Turkey. Our success is backed by renowned investors such as Alibaba, General Atlantic, Softbank, Princeville Capital and several sovereign wealth funds. In 2022, we opened our first dedicated international office in Berlin and expanded to Amsterdam, Luxembourg and London. And that's just the beginning!
Tech at the root
We believe that technology is the driver and e-commerce is the outcome. Thanks to the dedication of our team, we have become one of the top 5 e-commerce companies in EMEA and one of the fastest growing worldwide. We currently deliver over 1.5 million parcels daily to 27 countries.
Growth is in our DNA
As a young and dynamic company, we are constantly growing and expanding. With Trendyol Tech, one of the leading R&D centres, Trendyol Express, the fastest growing delivery network, Dolap, the largest platform for second-hand goods, and Trendyol Go, our instant food and grocery delivery service, we are gearing up to become the world's leading e-commerce platform.
Focused on positive impact
Our vision goes beyond business success. We strive to make a sustainable and positive impact on our customers, business partners, and society. By digitizing merchants and SMEs, helping businesses grow, and promoting women's economic empowerment, we are dedicated to creating a better future.
ABOUT THE TEAM
The Legal Team is more than just a legal team: it's a part of business design and an overall representitive of the company at large. The team provides support in line with corporate law, contracts, labor, competition, transportation and regulatory requirements to meet the day-to-day needs of other teams. 
We are all working with the same purpose: To create a positive impact in our ecosystem by enabling commerce through technology.
Trendyol is seeking a highly skilled and strategic leader for our legal operations in the Gulf region, based in Dubai. In this role, you will offer expert legal counsel on business operations across the Gulf region, with a primary focus on the Operations, Tax and Operations Regulatory compliance. You will manage legal risks, ensure compliance, and support business units on legal matters related to products and services. This leadership position presents a unique opportunity to shape the company’s legal strategy while working in a fast-growing, dynamic e-commerce environment. We are looking for a strategic thinker and a hands-on leader, ready to contribute directly to Trendyol’s success in the Gulf region.

Main Responsibilities

• Research in various fields of law that may affect the business and preparing legal opinions to clarify legal issues.
• Work closely with our business and compliance team, advising business units on legal issues.
• Draft and revise documents, agreements and petitions.
• Review and negotiate agreements,
• Evaluate and responde cease and desist letters and inform the relevant teams.
• Follow up new legistlation changes and inform related business units.
• Deep knowledge and experience in Law of Obligations, Rental Law, Labor Law, Contractual Law, Commercial Law.
• Experience in Transportation and Logistics Law (regarding domestic and international carriage by road and air) and litigation.

Your Profile

• Extensive experience in tax, trade and regulatory law, with expertise in UAE and regional legal frameworks.
• Experience in Transportation and Logistics Law (regarding domestic and international carriage by road and air) and litigation.
• Strong communication skills in both English and Arabic, with the ability to clearly explain complex legal concepts to non-legal teams.
• Proven ability to manage legal matters in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, balancing multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on providing practical, actionable legal advice.
• Sound legal reasoning, thoroughness, very good legal writing skills.
• Experience managing legal risks and handling negotiations, particularly in commercial or e-commerce sectors.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools; familiarity with legal software is a plus.
• Minimum of 8 years post qualification experience as a lawyer at an international law firms or as an in-house lawyer or a combination of both (preferred).