ZEYNEP ÜNAL
Istanbul,34
Summary
Dynamic legal professional with a thorough understanding of corporate law and regulatory compliance, prepared to contribute value to a dynamic legal team. Demonstrated success in providing strategic legal advice and resolving complex legal issues. Well-regarded for effective collaboration with teams and quick adaptation in fast-paced environments, showcasing strong negotiation and analytical skills. Results-driven with a robust background in litigation and legal consultation, consistently delivering high-quality legal advice and effectively managing case strategies. Committed to achieving favorable outcomes and adept at adapting to the ever-changing landscape of the legal field.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Consultant
Demirören Medya
10.2024 - 03.2025
- Researched related literature regarding issues at hand.
- Negotiated and drafted contracts by collaborating with various departments, resulting in reduced legal risks for the company.
- Participated in policy discussions to help shape legislative proposals affecting the company''s industry from a legal perspective.
- Trained company employees on key legal issues, enhancing awareness of potential risks and fostering a culture of compliance.
- Streamlined contract review process, resulting in reduced turnaround times and increased efficiency.
- Researched and interpreted laws, rulings and regulations to advise clients on business and legal transactions.
- Providing legal consultancy on questions from departments.
LEGAL COUNSEL
JONES LANG LASALLE GAYRIMENKUL HIZMETLERI TICARET A.Ş.
Istanbul, Istanbul
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Drafting and reviewing contracts of group companies, attending negotiations
- Compliance monitoring, updating company departments regarding changes of laws/latest cases
- Assessing potential risks, and proactively finding solutions by reporting to EMEA general counsel
- Conducting company registration and corporate filings, providing legal support to commercial and operational teams, managing legal risks
- Managing external lawyers on different legal topics
- Taking action in corporate governance: Execution of acquisition, capital increase, capital decrease, general assembles, board resolutions and drafting all necessary documents in this regard
ATTORNEY
KARTAL LAW FIRM
Istanbul, Istanbul
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Managing all the phases of litigation procedure of consumer law, labour law, and the medical jurisprudence
- Attend to trials as a legal attorney
- Drafting petitions due to responsibilities of managing the phases of litigation
- Conduct legal research on occasionally private law matters, prepare and review legal documents
- Execute necessary transactions before trade registry, notary, courthouses, and many other public institutions
- Attending mediation meetings
- Researched and interpreted laws, rulings and regulations to advise clients on business and legal transactions.
- Negotiated settlements of disputes and litigation.
ATTORNEY
YILDIRIM LAW FIRM
İstanbul, Istanbul
02.2020 - 04.2021
- Responsible for managing all the phases of litigation procedure of corporate law, labour law, and the civil law and drafting petitions
- Attending to court trials
- Drafting legal notices, legal memorandums, taking a role in preparing private law contracts
- Assisting in conduct corporate governance processes (E.gGeneral Assembly, Board Resolutions, Signature Circular, Registered Electronic Mail, Preparing Timesheets, etc.)
- Execution of necessary transactions before trade registry, notary, courthouses, and many other public institutions
- Filed timely case pleadings to meet firm deadlines.
- Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
LEGAL INTERN
BERRAK LAW FIRM
Istanbul, Istanbul
06.2018 - 06.2018
- Execution of necessary transactions before trade registry, notary, courthouses, and many other public institutions
- Examine, review and follow up law cases regarding Consumer Law, Labour Law also Insurance Law
- Drafting documents for citizenship matters
- Follow up certain procedures before notary public and immigration authorities also land registry office
- Conduct translation services
- Commence and managing all phases of enforcement proceeding
- Attended court hearings, developing a deeper understanding of trial procedures and advocacy strategies.
- Performed legal and general research, drafting memoranda, and correspondence.
STUDENT INTERNSHIP
SELÇUK ATTORNEYS AT LAW
İstanbul, Istanbul
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Supporting lawyers in dispute regarding trademark law, competition law, and corporate law
- Doctrine research in the fields of trademark law, competition law, and corporate law
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Prepared project presentations and reports to assist senior attorneys.
Intern Trainee
İSTANBUL BAKIRKÖY COURT OF JUSTICE (3RD JUVENILE COURT)
İstanbul, Istanbul
09.2016 - 06.2017
- Examine the prosecution process of the juvenile pushed the crime
Education
MASTER PROGRAM WITH THESIS L.L.M. - PRIVATE LAW
ISTANBUL AYDIN UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF LAW
Istanbul, 3409-2025
Basic Mediation - Mediation
Fatih Sultan Mehmet Üniversitesi
Istanbul, 3410-2024
Bachelor of Science - Law
ISTANBUL AYDIN UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF LAW
Istanbul, 3406.2018
High School Diploma -
İSTANBUL KÜLTÜR SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL
Istanbul, 3406.2013
Skills
- Microsoft Office Program's
- UYAP
- Driving License (B Class)
- Legal research
- Legal documentation and tracking
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Case management
Languages
Turkish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Additional Skills And Moot Experiences
- Microsoft Office Programs
- UYAP
- İcra Pro
- Lexpera
- Driving License (B Class)
- Erasmus Plus, Flipped Classroom, Learning to fly Gran Canaria Island, Canary Island, Spain, 07/09/18, 07/24/18
- High School Students Research Projects Competition, Tubitak Branch Of Chemistry, 2012
- Suna Kıraç High School Students Story Competition, 2013
Personal Feature
I have good organizational skills and time management, also socially skilled. I am a good team player but also capable of unsupervised work and able to take initiative. In brief, I am ambitious, hardworking also open to learning.
Gsm No
(+90) 532 274 21 58
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 09/01/95
Hobbies and Interests
- Literature
- Cinema
- Cuisine
- Tennis
- Swimming
Clubs Associations Volunteerings
- Fenerbahçe Sports Club Membership, 2022
- İstanbul Aydın University Student Representative, 2017
- İstanbul Aydın University Law Club, 2014
- Gender Mainstreaming Platform, 2017
- Ayçiçeği Youth and Education Association - Erasmus + Turkey, 2018
- Entrepreneurship Trainings (Kosgeb), 2017
- İstanbul Doğuş University Law Days, 2017
Timeline
Legal Consultant
Demirören Medya
10.2024 - 03.2025
LEGAL COUNSEL
JONES LANG LASALLE GAYRIMENKUL HIZMETLERI TICARET A.Ş.
09.2022 - 08.2023
ATTORNEY
KARTAL LAW FIRM
08.2021 - 07.2022
ATTORNEY
YILDIRIM LAW FIRM
02.2020 - 04.2021
LEGAL INTERN
BERRAK LAW FIRM
06.2018 - 06.2018
STUDENT INTERNSHIP
SELÇUK ATTORNEYS AT LAW
09.2017 - 06.2018
Intern Trainee
İSTANBUL BAKIRKÖY COURT OF JUSTICE (3RD JUVENILE COURT)
09.2016 - 06.2017
MASTER PROGRAM WITH THESIS L.L.M. - PRIVATE LAW
ISTANBUL AYDIN UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF LAW
Basic Mediation - Mediation
Fatih Sultan Mehmet Üniversitesi
Bachelor of Science - Law
ISTANBUL AYDIN UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF LAW
High School Diploma -
İSTANBUL KÜLTÜR SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL
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