EZGI KURTULUS
Legal Counsel / Manager
Istanbul
Summary
Dynamic legal professional with extensive experience at Çalık Holding A.Ş., specializing in contract drafting and intellectual property law. Proven track record in enhancing compliance and reducing disputes through effective legal counsel and training. Strong collaborator, adept at managing outside counsel and fostering a culture of legal awareness within organizations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Legal Counsel - Manager
Çalık Holding A.Ş.
01.2025 - Current
- Drafted enforceable agreements, contracts, and other legal documents to protect client's full legal rights.
- Provided legal counsel to clients on diverse business, financial and civil matters.
- Advised on employment law matters to reduce the potential for disputes and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
- Protected company intellectual property rights through trademark registrations, and enforcement actions against infringer's.
- Contributed to drafting of policies and procedures that enhanced firm's compliance with ethical standards and legal obligations.
- Trained company employees on key legal issues, enhancing awareness of potential risks and fostering a culture of compliance.
- Coordinated with external law firms assigned to the case processes.
- Participated in mediation sessions.
Senior Attorney
Çalık Holding A.Ş.
08.2022 - 01.2025
Attorney
Çalık Holding A.Ş.
02.2020 - 08.2022
Attorney
Ekşioğlu Hukuk Bürosu
10.2017 - 01.2020
- Communicated with clients and collected information to research cases
- Prepared and filed pleadings, motions and other legal documents in court proceedings.
- Represented clients in civil litigation, criminal proceedings and appeals.
- Improved client satisfaction rates by providing timely updates on case progress and addressing concerns promptly.
- Researched and interpreted laws, rulings and regulations to advise clients on business and legal transactions.
- Drafted and reviewed contracts and other legal documents to support client needs.
Attorney
ELİG Gürkaynak
10.2016 - 08.2017
- Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
- Prepared and filed pleadings, motions and other legal documents in court proceedings.
- Drafted and reviewed contracts and other legal documents to support client needs.
Legal Counsel
Borusan Otomotiv
02.2016 - 10.2016
- Counseled clients on potential outcomes of legal matters.
- Drafted and reviewed contracts and other legal documents to support client needs.
- Negotiated advantageous settlement agreements, avoiding costly litigation and preserving important business relationships.
- Coordinated outside counsel effectively in specialized areas of law.
Legal Counsel
Adidas
11.2013 - 02.2016
- Provided legal counsel to clients on diverse business, financial and civil matters.
- Created and finalized contracts and other legal documents for clients.
- Advised human resources department on employment law matters to reduce the potential for disputes and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
- Conducted internal investigations into alleged misconduct or violations of company policies, ensuring appropriate corrective action was taken when necessary.
- Trained company employees on key legal issues, enhancing awareness of potential risks.
- Managed outside counsel effectively in specialized areas of law.
Legal Intern
Adidas
04.2013 - 10.2013
- Drafted and reviewed contracts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant laws.
- Performed legal and general research, drafting memoranda, and correspondence.
- Sorted legal documents, filing and case materials in clear, orderly systems.
- Supported the legal team in document review processes.
Education
Master of Laws - Private Law
Bahçeşehir Üniversitesi
İstanbul 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Laws - Law
İstanbul Ticaret Üniversitesi
İstanbul 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Commercial Science - International Relations
İstanbul Ticaret Üniversitesi
İstanbul 04.2001 -
Skills
Legal writing
Contract drafting
Intellectual property law
Employment law
Commercial contracts
Corporate law
Litigation
Contract negotiation
Teamwork and collaboration
Legal research and review
Timeline
Legal Counsel - Manager
Çalık Holding A.Ş.
01.2025 - Current
Senior Attorney
Çalık Holding A.Ş.
08.2022 - 01.2025
Attorney
Çalık Holding A.Ş.
02.2020 - 08.2022
Attorney
Ekşioğlu Hukuk Bürosu
10.2017 - 01.2020
Attorney
ELİG Gürkaynak
10.2016 - 08.2017
Legal Counsel
Borusan Otomotiv
02.2016 - 10.2016
Legal Counsel
Adidas
11.2013 - 02.2016
Legal Intern
Adidas
04.2013 - 10.2013
Master of Laws - Private Law
Bahçeşehir Üniversitesi
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Laws - Law
İstanbul Ticaret Üniversitesi
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Commercial Science - International Relations
İstanbul Ticaret Üniversitesi
04.2001 -