Legal Intern

4 days ago

Istanbul, Türkiye Uzun & Keskin Avukatlık Ortaklığı Tam zamanlı
At Uzun & Keskin Attorney Partnership, we provide clear, strategic, and business-oriented legal solutions to complex legal problems. Our work sits at the intersection of law, technology, and high-stakes commercial decision-making. We advise individuals and businesses across technology, healthcare, international commercial transactions, construction and real estate, project finance, dispute resolution, employment, and data protection. We are now looking for a high-potential trainee lawyer who is genuinely passionate about the legal profession and willing to grow through discipline, responsibility, and hard work. This is not a routine internship. It is a long-term investment in the right person. What You Will Do As a trainee, you will work directly with partners and senior lawyers and gradually take responsibility as your skills develop.
• Support senior lawyers in complex legal matters including data protection, corporate and commercial law, healthcare, construction, and project finance
• Participate in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements under supervision
• Assist in personal data protection compliance projects and regulatory assessments
• Conduct legal research and analysis on Turkish and international legislation
• Monitor legal, regulatory, and policy developments and prepare concise reports
• Learn how legal advice is shaped by business realities, not theory alone Who We Are Looking For We are not looking for perfection. We are looking for potential, discipline, and mindset.
• Law degree from a reputable law school
• Advanced English (written and spoken)
• Strong interest in commercial, corporate, and technology-related legal work
• Long-term career focus in the legal profession
• High work ethic, intellectual curiosity, and willingness to learn fast
• Comfortable with feedback, high standards, and accountability
• Able to think clearly, communicate simply, and prioritize effectively
• Detail-oriented without losing sight of the bigger picture
• Successful HMGS Exam result We value discipline, responsibility, and intellectual rigor. This role is demanding, but the learning curve is steep.

What We Offer
• Direct mentoring by partners and hands-on exposure to real cases
• Rapid learning in a high-performance, growth-oriented law firm
• Early responsibility based on merit, not seniority
• Experience across multiple, interrelated fields of law
• Hybrid working model and smart casual dress code
• 14 days of annual leave within the first year
• Fully paperless office
• Opportunity to bring your own clients as you grow
• Menstrual leave (1 day per month) If you are looking for comfort, this role is not for you. If you are looking to become an exceptional lawyer, we should talk.