SELEN BÜŞRA URGAN
LAWYER
Istanbul
Summary
Results-driven Legal Counsel with strong expertise in litigation and dispute resolution, managing complex employment and commercial cases for both domestic and international clients. Experienced in drafting pleadings, developing case strategies, and representing companies in high-stakes disputes. Skilled in contract drafting and negotiation, legal research, and cross-border coordination with foreign legal teams. Holds a solid academic background in Financial and Economic Law and excels in delivering precise, strategic advice under tight deadlines.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Lawyer
MNG GROUP OF COMPANIES
06.2025 - Current
- Analyzed and applied legal principles and performed legal research to support litigation strategy.
- Managing labour law cases, corporate legal compliance, and contract reviews.
- International Employment Law Case Management: Oversaw litigation for overseas subsidiaries and foreign contractors, ensuring compliance with Turkish and international employment regulations. Drafted pleadings, coordinated with cross-border teams, and handled disputes involving wrongful termination, severance, notice pay, overtime, and joint liability claims.
- Data Protection Compliance (KVKK & GDPR): Developed and implemented compliance frameworks, prepared privacy documentation, audited internal processes, and advised on lawful cross-border data transfers in line with KVKK and GDPR requirements.
Legal Intern
SAYIN LAW & CONSULTING
10.2023 - 08.2024
- In the field of labor law, looked into cases such as severance pay, notice pay, overtime pay, leave pay, salary pay, etc. and ensured the preparation of the necessary lawsuit petitions.
- Followed up of labor law cases.
- Followed up cases in the fields of citizenship, commercial and corporate law, labor and social security law.
- Performed legal and general research, drafting memoranda, and correspondence.
- Attended court hearings, developing a deeper understanding of trial procedures and advocacy strategies.
Legal Intern
ŞENOL & ŞAHİN & ILGIN LAW FIRM
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Opened enforcement cases.
- Followed the ongoing enforcement cases.
- Followed the statute of limitations set for enforcement files and ensured that action was taken.
Legal Intern
LEGAL 85 LAW FIRM
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Responsible for the day-to-day legal affairs of the Company, including reviewing, negotiating, revising and drafting contracts, standard forms, protocols and procedures.
- Monitored and followed amendments to the relevant legislation and inform relevant units.
- Assisted the litigation team, draft petitions, and conduct daily tasks in courthouses, public and private institutions occasionally.
Education
Bachelor of Laws, LL.B - Law
ISTANBUL BILGI UNIVERSITY
01.2023
Economics
KOÇ UNIVERSITY
01.2018
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BILFEN HIGH SCHOOL
01.2016
Skills
- Strong communication and reporting skills, strong research and follow-up skills and a team player
- Able to follow the business processes in the legal department meticulously
- Able to conduct extensive research, scan specific court decisions and legislation to solve legal problems
- Employment & Labour Law – Litigation and dispute resolution in national and cross-border contexts, including severance, notice pay, and joint liability claims
- Litigation Strategy – Preparing pleadings, managing case files, and developing legal strategies for complex disputes
- Language Skills – Turkish (Native), English (English (C1 – Advanced)
Websites
References
References available upon request.
ACTIVITIES
KOÇ UNIVERSITY MARKETING CLUB / MEMBER Organised and managed marketing seminars and achieved a participation level of 550 students from 36 universities in Turkey. KOÇ UNIVERSITY VOLUNTEERS CLUB / MEMBER
Affiliations
ISTANBUL BILGI UNIVERSITY LAW FACULTY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Certification
Harvardx-Contract Law: From Trust to Promise to Contract
Timeline
Harvardx-Contract Law: From Trust to Promise to Contract
08-2025
StanfordOnline-Comparative Equality and Anti-Discrimination Law
08-2025
Lawyer
MNG GROUP OF COMPANIES
06.2025 - Current
Legal Intern
SAYIN LAW & CONSULTING
10.2023 - 08.2024
Legal Intern
ŞENOL & ŞAHİN & ILGIN LAW FIRM
03.2023 - 05.2023
Legal Intern
LEGAL 85 LAW FIRM
09.2021 - 11.2021
Economics
KOÇ UNIVERSITY
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BILFEN HIGH SCHOOL
Bachelor of Laws, LL.B - Law
ISTANBUL BILGI UNIVERSITY