Burak Nalcioglu
Legal And Compliance Manager
KADIKÖY
Summary
Experienced Legal and Compliance Manager with a strong background in competition law, data protection law, intellectual property, and commercial law. Proven track record in providing legal counsel to leading companies in the automotive and durable consumer goods industries. Skilled in managing complex regulatory matters and supporting strategic business decisions with a solution-oriented legal approach. Actively serves as a member of both the Ethics Committee and the Data Protection Committee. Experienced in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, conducting compliance risk assessments, and overseeing internal investigations. Proficient in aligning legal frameworks with business objectives while ensuring full regulatory compliance. Strong communicator with effective stakeholder management skills across diverse teams. Additionally, capable of developing AI-driven legal automation tools and intelligent agents to support process efficiency and compliance monitoring. Committed to integrity, transparency, and legal innovation.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal and Compliance Manager
Brisa Bridgestone Sabancı A.Ş.
03.2021 - Current
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of transactional documents, including letters of intent, purchase agreements, term sheets, disclosure schedules and other agreements.
- Designing competition-law compliance policies, procedures, and control mechanisms across the organization to ensure a robust and sustainable compliance structure.
- Identified potential competition-law risks, defined preventive measures, and coordinated effective implementation with cross-functional teams.
- Guiding on regulatory compliance matters including competition law and corporate governance requirements.
- Engaging with other in-house departments including tax, finance, accounting, HR, Sales and IT.
- Member of Ethics Committee
Legal Counsel
Brisa Bridgestone Sabancı A.Ş.
11.2017 - 03.2021
- In this role, I led the establishment of the company's legal department from the ground up. I was responsible for managing all litigation processes, overseeing compliance projects related to personal data protection law, and implementing AI-driven competition law compliance initiatives. My responsibilities also included drafting and reviewing various national and international contracts, supervising external counsels, reporting case developments to senior management, and providing legal advisory services across all business functions. Upon the successful completion of these initiatives, I was appointed as the company’s Head of Legal and Compliance.
Legal Counsel
ARÇELİK A.Ş
02.2015 - 11.2017
- In this role, I led compliance processes with a particular focus on labor law, consumer protection and competition law. I managed and implemented compliance projects to ensure the company’s adherence to relevant labor and consumer legislation. I played a key role in minimizing legal risks, especially in matters related to after-sales services, by developing and executing preventive legal strategies to reduce the likelihood of disputes.
Lawyer
Soğancıoğlu Law&Consultancy
02.2013 - 01.2015
- During this role, I gained substantial experience in legal procedures before courts and enforcement offices, with a particular focus on commercial law. I handled a wide range of litigation and enforcement files across various commercial matters. Additionally, I provided external legal consultancy services to corporate clients, supporting them in their day-to-day legal needs and strategic decision-making processes.
Education
Faculty of Law - undefined
ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY
ISTANBUL10.2013
Skills
Legal technologies such as legal AI tools, automation platforms History and Archeology
Training
- Data Protection Law
- Pwc
- Sep 2018 - Nov 2018
Timeline
Legal and Compliance Manager
Brisa Bridgestone Sabancı A.Ş.
03.2021 - Current
Legal Counsel
Brisa Bridgestone Sabancı A.Ş.
11.2017 - 03.2021
Legal Counsel
ARÇELİK A.Ş
02.2015 - 11.2017
Lawyer
Soğancıoğlu Law&Consultancy
02.2013 - 01.2015
Faculty of Law - undefined
ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY