Global Legal Counsel

Founded in 1960 in the UK, REED has grown continuously and become a leading brand both in the UK and the international arena. Today REED has 350 offices with more than 3.000 employees and is providing services across 20 specialist sectors. We work closely with experienced and qualified professionals across a wide range of industry sectors, delivering bespoke recruitment solutions on a variety of roles for mid and senior level. As Reed Turkey, we are looking for a "Global Legal Counsel " with below requirements for our international manufacturing client. Responsibilities Lead and manage all legal matters across the Group's international operations. Provide strategic legal advice to executive management on commercial and corporate matters. Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements and legal documentation. Manage litigation, arbitration, mediation and other dispute resolution processes while coordinating external law firms. Oversee corporate governance activities, including Board and Shareholder resolutions, corporate registrations and statutory compliance. Support M&A transactions, corporate restructuring projects, investments and financing activities. Identify, assess and mitigate legal risks while ensuring business continuity. Lead compliance initiatives covering corporate governance, competition law, data privacy, ethics and regulatory requirements. Manage intellectual property matters and protect the company's legal interests globally. Develop legal policies, procedures and standardized documentation across the organization. Drive continuous improvement and digitalization initiatives within the legal function. Lead, coach and develop the legal team while fostering a high-performance culture. Job Description Law degree and valid Attorney-at-Law license. Extensive experience in corporate and commercial law. Previous leadership experience within multinational or international organizations is highly preferred. Strong knowledge of corporate governance, compliance, commercial contracts and international legal frameworks. Experience supporting mergers & acquisitions, corporate restructuring and cross-border legal matters. Excellent stakeholder management and business partnering skills. Strong analytical thinking, commercial mindset and problem-solving capabilities. Fluent English is essential.