Ata Eryilmaz
@ataeryilmaz
Experienced legal professional specializing in corporate law and compliance.
What I'm looking for
I am an experienced legal professional with over 15 years of expertise in corporate law, regulatory compliance, data protection, intellectual property, and litigation. My career has been marked by a commitment to managing legal risks and ensuring adherence to compliance standards while fostering cross-functional collaboration. I have successfully provided legal services to both corporate and individual clients, focusing on areas such as Data Protection Law, Corporate Law, and Regulatory Compliance.
Throughout my career, I have held significant roles, including Partner at ERYILMAZ Law Office and Legal Manager at Japan Tobacco Inc. My experience includes drafting and negotiating contracts, preparing compliance documents, and providing legal advice on complex regulatory matters. I have also led teams, managed training sessions, and coordinated with external legal counsels to ensure effective legal strategies and compliance across various jurisdictions.
As I seek to leverage my proven expertise as a Legal Counsel and Compliance Manager, I am eager to contribute to an organization that values legal integrity and compliance. My goal is to utilize my skills in risk assessment, contract negotiation, and corporate governance to drive success and uphold the highest legal standards.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Partner
ERYILMAZ Law Office
Apr 2017 - Present (8 years 3 months)
Providing comprehensive legal services to corporate and individual clients, focusing on Data Protection Law, Corporate Law, Regulatory Compliance, Intellectual Property, and Labor Law.
Title Team Lead
World Business Lenders, LLC
Jun 2023 - Jun 2024 (11 months)
Managed title orders and vendor coordination, reviewed title reports, cleared titles, and trained junior title analysts in a remote role.
Legal Manager
Japan Tobacco Inc.
Sep 2015 - Apr 2017 (1 year 7 months)
Drafted and reviewed contracts, prepared compliance documents, and managed intellectual property issues while providing legal advice across various departments.
Senior Corporate Legal Affairs Lawyer
Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri A.S.
Dec 2014 - Oct 2015 (10 months)
Provided legal assistance for international projects, corporate governance, and compliance, including drafting agreements and participating in board meetings.
Associate Lawyer
Koc Law Office
Nov 2008 - Dec 2014 (6 years 1 month)
Worked on M&A transactions, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance, providing legal advice and training to clients in various industries.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Yeditepe University
Bachelor of Laws, Law
2003 - 2007
Completed a Bachelor of Laws degree with a full tuition, merit-based scholarship awarded by the Turkish Council of Higher Education.
Lycée Saint Joseph Français d’Izmir
High School Diploma, General Education
1994 - 2001
Attended Lycée Saint Joseph, a French school in Izmir, where I developed strong language skills in French and English.
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