Country Legal Counsel

Turkiye - Istanbul6+ years

Career Category

Law/Legal

Job purpose:

Act as the lead in-house lawyer for Amgen Türkiye, as a member of the ELMAC Law Group and the Türkiye Leadership Team.
Provide practical, business-focused legal advice across commercial, regulatory, medical, compliance, employment, corporate and litigation matters.
Partner closely with business and support functions to enable commercial and strategic objectives in line with applicable laws, regulations and Amgen’s ethical standards.
Collaborate with global, regional and local Law Group colleagues to ensure consistent legal support and effective management of local legal risks.
Represent Amgen Türkiye in relevant trade association bodies and manage local litigation matters, where needed, in coordination with external counsel.
Oversee external counsel relationships and manage the related legal budget efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

Provide practical and business-oriented legal counsel to support Amgen Türkiye’s operations and strategic objectives.
Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements and business arrangements.
Advise stakeholders on legal, regulatory, compliance, employment, data privacy and corporate governance matters.
Support business activities related to healthcare regulations, market access, medical affairs and clinical research.
Deliver legal training and guidance to promote ethical business practices and compliance with applicable laws and company policies.
Manage disputes and litigation matters, and coordinate with external counsel when required.
Represent the company in interactions with industry associations, external stakeholders and regulatory authorities as appropriate.
Collaborate closely with local, regional and global colleagues to identify risks, develop solutions and support business growth.
Oversee external legal support and ensure effective management of legal resources and budgets.

Basic Qualifications

Licensed lawyer and a law degree from a recognized law school
At least 6 years of post-qualification legal experience gained in a leading law firm and/or the legal department of a multinational company.
Experience in the life sciences or healthcare sector is preferred.
Fluency in English is essential. Additional languages are an advantage.
Strong analytical, legal drafting, oral and written communication skills.
Proven ethical judgment, maturity, strategic thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities and provide a high level of client service across multiple stakeholders and jurisdictions.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Results-oriented mindset.
Experience working effectively within a matrixed global organization.