Head Of Legal, East Mediterranean

MAERSK

Istanbul, Türkiye
Hybrid (minimum 3 days in-office)
Legal advice on commercial matters
Draft, review, negotiate agreements
Ensure compliance with local laws
Maersk is seeking a Head of Legal for the East Mediterranean Area, based in Istanbul, Türkiye, to provide legal counsel across multiple jurisdictions in maritime, logistics, and terminal operations. The ideal candidate will have significant legal experience, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to manage legal risks while supporting business growth in a hybrid working environment

Job Summary

  • We invite you to join our wonderful team and be part of our purpose: Improving life for all by integrating the world.
  • This role provides legal support for maritime, logistics, and terminal operations and is based in Istanbul, Türkiye at the Area’s headquarters.
  • We’re Looking For Degree in Law (LL.B or equivalent; LL.M. is a plus), with minimum 10 years’ of relevant experience.

Matching Summary

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Maersk is seeking a Head of Legal for the East Mediterranean Area, based in Istanbul, Türkiye, to provide legal counsel across multiple jurisdictions in maritime, logistics, and terminal operations. The ideal candidate will have significant legal experience, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to manage legal risks while supporting business growth in a hybrid working environment.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Legal advice on commercial matters
  • Draft, review, negotiate agreements
  • Ensure compliance with local laws
  • Lead legal workstream for growth projects
  • English language proficiency

Nice-to-have

  • Cross-cultural communication skills
  • Proactive, solution-oriented mindset
  • Passion and compassion in leadership
  • Turkish language proficiency

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 10 years' relevant experience
  • Degree in Law (LL.B or equivalent)
  • Experience with corporate governance
  • Cross-border legal entity management experience

Work Rights

Not specified

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