Legal Advisor Turkey

HBX Group is the world’s leading technology partner, connecting and empowering the world of travel. We’re game-changers, disruptors, the people who bring together local and global brands in accommodation, transport, activities and payments through our network of 300,000 hotels worldwide, 60,000 hard to reach high value clients such as tour operators, travel agents and loyalty schemes across 140 source markets. We are tech-driven, with a customer-first philosophy, and commercial teams whose knowledge and relationships on the ground are second to none. And of course we have an amazing team! Our people, Team HBX Group, are the beating heart of the company who we encourage to ‘move fast, dream big and make the difference’ every day. In fact, we believe that it is tech + data + people that truly sets us apart in the market, alongside our ‘global approach, local touch’ mentality. We’re headquartered in Palma, Mallorca and employ around 3,500 people worldwide.

This role is to provide support in the corporate legal area, making sure that the group is compliant with local corporate requirements and serves as liaison to the Finance, HR, Tax and Accounting teams for questions relating to the drafting of intragroup agreements, approval of annual accounts and review of financing agreements, facilitating the operative of the corporate entities individually and as a group.

This role is also responsible for reviewing drafted documents, liaising with directors, external advisers, and local offices across the globe to gather input, signatures and finalize documentation.

Coordinate external company secretarial advisors and external lawyers.

This role is in charge of:

• Handling all Commercial Legal matters in Turkey, for all business units, by interacting directly with internal stakeholders (i.e. Legal & GRC team members, commercial teams, tax, finance, etc.) and with externals (i.e. external lawyers, suppliers, clients, etc.) to help deliver on the business objectives of the company
• Especially focusing on legal and risk assessment to G&D contracts with suppliers as well as all types of Sales agreements with clients
• Being up to date on Turkish regulations and identifying, monitoring and advising upon legal risks within the areas of responsibility
• Acting as Legal lead for Strategic Projects in Turkey, ensuring effective development of those Projects
• Supporting on Corporate, Litigation, IP and Compliance related topics within the country, as required

Skills

• Interpersonal skills with high quality written and verbal communication skills in English and Turkish
• Ability to prioritize and good time management
• Ability to balance legal risks with business objectives
• Good negotiation
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to cross connect issues with different functions

Experience

• Minimum 4 years practice either in a Law Firm OR as an in-house legal counsel with commercial law practice
• Previous experience working within a team
• Experience working in a multinational and multicultural environment

Qualification

• A law degree from a reputable law school
• Business level of proficiency in English and Turkish

You will have the opportunity to work for a company that is going through significant change in becoming the world´s leading travel services provider. We are looking for people that are ready to ride the wave in this exciting journey.

As well as an attractive benefits package you will be able to work: 

• Within an innovative, engaging and multicultural environment.

  
  

• Have the opportunity to build strong and lasting business relationships and friendships from around the world.

  
  

• Have the opportunity in developing your career locally or within one of our beautiful working locations across the globe.