Head Of Legal, East Mediterranean

APM Terminals

Istanbul, Türkiye
Hybrid (minimum 3 days in the office)
Maritime and logistics legal support
Commercial and growth agreements
Compliance with local laws
APM Terminals is seeking a Head of Legal for the East Mediterranean area, based in Istanbul, Türkiye. The ideal candidate will have extensive legal experience in maritime, logistics, or port operations, along with strong contract negotiation skills and a proactive mindset

Job Summary

  • We are seeking an experienced Head of Legal, East Mediterranean Area (EME) to advise Area Leadership Team, manage legal risk, and support business growth across multiple jurisdictions in the Area for Maersk entities and APM Terminals.
  • This role provides legal support for maritime, logistics, and terminal operations and is based in Istanbul, Türkiye at the Area’s headquarters.
  • We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking.

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APM Terminals is seeking a Head of Legal for the East Mediterranean area, based in Istanbul, Türkiye. The ideal candidate will have extensive legal experience in maritime, logistics, or port operations, along with strong contract negotiation skills and a proactive mindset.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Maritime and logistics legal support
  • Commercial and growth agreements
  • Compliance with local laws
  • Corporate governance and legal entity management
  • Cross-border legal entity management
  • English language proficiency

Nice-to-have

  • Solution-oriented mindset
  • Cross-cultural communication skills
  • 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

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