ECEM KUMSAL BAŞYURT
LEGAL CONSULTANT
Istanbul,34
Summary
A highly skilled legal professional with deep expertise in national and international law. Specialized in labor law, commercial law, and data security, delivering effective solutions to optimize legal compliance and operational efficiency. Demonstrated leadership in strategic contract management, legal risk analysis, and international regulatory compliance projects. Proficient in ISO27001 certification processes, offering comprehensive legal guidance and support. Also certified as a mediator in labor law disputes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Head of Compliance
CottGroup
10.2024 - Current
- Developed legal strategies aligned with the company’s commercial objectives, leading contract management and negotiations
- Adopted management approaches that enhanced operational efficiency in international regulatory compliance projects
- Quickly adapted to legal changes, effectively minimizing the company’s legal risks
- Managed ISO27001 and ISO27701 certification processes, ensuring compliance with international standards
- Streamlined contract negotiation procedures for multinational agreements across different regions' laws, reducing average review cycles
- Drafted and reviewed legal documents to ensure compliance with GDPR regulations, increasing the accuracy of submissions by 40% while utilizing MS Office tools for efficient document management and organization.
- Analyzed current regulations and legislation related to data transfer, enhancing compliance strategies which improved adherence with legal standards across three key projects within the organization.
Legal Manager
iMile Logistics LLC
08.2023 - 10.2024
- Provided strategic legal consultancy to international clients, delivering impactful solutions in commercial and corporate law
- Conducted legal risk analyses and compliance projects, aligning company operations with national and international regulations
- Acted as a mediator in labor law, offering consultancy to companies and reducing employer losses arising from labor disputes by 40%
- Designed effective communication strategies between stakeholders, increasing operational transparency
- Collaborated on complex multi-jurisdictional agreements involving diverse stakeholders from Dubai to Istanbul, enabling seamless coordination across teams which resulted in the successful completion of five high-value projects annually.
- Executed high-stakes contractual arrangements covering five different countries simultaneously; streamlined communication channels resulted in a notable increase in stakeholder satisfaction scores measured quarterly throughout projects.
Managing Partner
Başyurt Law & Consultancy
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Designed compliance strategies in commercial law, minimizing legal risks for companies
- Specialized in labor law, providing legal consultancy to companies and reducing employer-related losses by 40%
- Developed strategic action plans, offering innovative and effective solutions for critical legal issues faced by clients
- Worked on Data Protection, specifically participated in compliance and E-commerce projects.(References from E-bebek, Polyak, Lezita, TPI, Özsüt, Baran Et, FMS, Yanmar, Ekol Hastanesi, IFC Belgelendirme, Laber Kimya could be shared upon request
- Advised clients in work permit process in Turkey in cooperation with Uglobal.
- Reported to the European Parliament on privacy and e-commerce law in Turkey related to EU accession process
- Drafted documents related to establishment of a joint-stock and a limited company, ordinary and extraordinary general assemblies, board of directors’ decision
Founder Member of the KVKK Commission & Trainer
Union of Turkish Bar Associations
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Organized comprehensive training sessions for attorneys on KVKK and GDPR principles, increasing data protection awareness by 60%
- Led projects to assist bar associations in meeting national and international compliance requirements in data protection law
Attorney & Legal Trainee
Moral & Partners
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Supported clients’ commercial objectives by preparing detailed legal analyses and professional reports
- Developed proactive approaches to resolving commercial disputes, achieving favorable outcomes
Education
M.D. - EU Law
Dokuz Eylul University
Izmir, Turkey 04.2001 -
Sakharov Program - EU Rapporteurship (Full Scholarship)
European Parliament
Faculty of Law - undefined
Izmir University of Economics
Izmir, Turkey 01.2013 - 01.2017
High School - undefined
Izmir Atatürk High School
Izmir, Turkey 01.2009 - 01.2013
High School - Exchange Student
Southwest Christian High School
Arkansas, USA 01.2010 - 01.2011
Skills
Audit coordination
Timeline
Head of Compliance
CottGroup
10.2024 - Current
Legal Manager
iMile Logistics LLC
08.2023 - 10.2024
Managing Partner
Başyurt Law & Consultancy
01.2020 - 01.2023
Founder Member of the KVKK Commission & Trainer
Union of Turkish Bar Associations
01.2019 - 01.2020
Attorney & Legal Trainee
Moral & Partners
01.2017 - 01.2019
Faculty of Law - undefined
Izmir University of Economics
01.2013 - 01.2017
High School - Exchange Student
Southwest Christian High School
01.2010 - 01.2011
High School - undefined
Izmir Atatürk High School
01.2009 - 01.2013
M.D. - EU Law
Dokuz Eylul University
04.2001 -
Sakharov Program - EU Rapporteurship (Full Scholarship)
European Parliament