As an associate in our Mergers & Acquisitions team, you will apply sound judgment and excellent analytical skills to your work. Highly organized and self-motivated, you’ll be a team player with a strong professional presence and client focus. In addition to possessing excellent academic credentials and legal knowledge, we value commercial awareness, a solid grasp of the market, and enthusiasm for the fast-paced nature of international deal-making.
You will work closely with a fast-growing team with excellent career progression opportunities. Additionally, you will have supervisory responsibilities, mentoring trainees depending on your level and guiding them through complex transactions.
At GKC Partners, we’ll support you, give you responsibility, and welcome you as an integral member of our diverse, international team from day one. We foster a collegial working environment where all colleagues are friendly, accessible, supportive, and open to questions.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing direct assistance to the team in delivering legal services to leading international and domestic corporate clients on a day-to-day basis.
- Facilitating seamless communication between practice groups, clients, and stakeholders.
- Conducting due diligence processes and preparing due diligence reports.
- Assisting in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating transaction documents.
- Collaborating with other practice areas, including finance, tax, and regulatory teams, to address cross-disciplinary issues.
- Managing document flow and coordinating deal execution.
- Supervising and mentoring trainees and junior associates, delegating tasks efficiently, and ensuring high-quality work.
- Contributing to the growth and development of the practice.
Essential Qualifications and Skills
- This role is for a mid-level associate with 4 to 6 years of post-qualification M&A experience in Türkiye.
- Strong academic record, intellectual curiosity, and creative thinking.
- Excellent command of English.
- Team-oriented mindset with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong analytical, drafting, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated capacity to develop managerial skills in sync with career progress.
- Eagerness to take ownership of work and demonstrate skill, talent, and commitment to delivering outstanding results.
How to Apply: Please email your resume, along with a cover letter (max 400 words) describing your motivation for the role, to hr@gkcpartners.com with the subject line: Mid-Level Associate: Mergers & Acquisitions Job Application.
The above is a general description of the key responsibilities associated with this position and does not constitute an exhaustive list of all duties.
