Jr. Legal Counsel
Jr. Legal Counsel
About Codeway
Codeway is a technology company building AI-powered mobile apps used by over 400 million people worldwide.
Since 2020, we’ve launched 60+ products across photo editing, productivity, entertainment, and more. Many of them lead their categories. Our standout apps include Cleanup, Retake, Learna, and Chat & Ask AI.
With a deep focus on AI research and proprietary technologies, we build experiences that define new standards in mobile. We don’t just follow trends. We set new standards for what’s possible on mobile. In 2024, we became the most downloaded app publisher on iOS globally.
Behind it all is our team of 300+ people who bring curiosity, clarity, and ownership to everything we build. Recognized as Turkey’s #1 LinkedIn Top Startup and a certified Great Place to Work across Europe and the tech industry, Codeway is designed to attract, grow, and empower top talent.
POSITION
At Codeway, we believe strong legal foundations are essential to building world-class digital products. As a Jr. Legal Counsel, you’ll gain first-hand experience at the crossroads of technology, business, and law—where strategic thinking meets real-world execution. You’ll be involved in our Legal & Compliance team and closely collaborate with our Product and Marketing teams, supporting all processes concerning legal compliance, IP protection, and platform compliance. If you're curious about how legal operations power the engine of a leading mobile app company and want to take ownership from day one, this is your opportunity.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
· Take full ownership of the legal operations behind Codeway Products and Codeway’s IP enforcement strategy, managing all infringement claims, takedown actions, and counterclaims across global digital platforms (Apple App Store, Google Play Store, Facebook, TikTok, etc.).
· Collaborate with Product and Marketing teams to assist and coordinate copyright and IP processes.
· Assist in the management of legal disputes and pre-litigation processes involving competitors, counterfeiters, and third-party infringers.
· Support all relevant legal processes across the company, from documentation and compliance to stakeholder communication, ensuring smooth and accurate execution of legal operations.
· Provide support to anti-piracy and copyright processes for our products and marketing activities by managing, monitoring, and documenting.
· Draft the legal documentation, including but not limited to cease-and-desist letters, commercial contracts, and policies.
· Provide legal advice to Product and Marketing teams to align creative and commercial efforts with legal best practices.
· Conduct research on a regular basis to stay updated on the latest digital piracy methods, brand-new IP-related regulations and trends, as well as other significant developments.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
· Qualified lawyer admitted to the Turkish Bar with a maximum of 1 year of experience in a reputable law firm or as an in-house legal counsel, preferably operating in the fields of IP law, technology law, data protection, and commercial law.
· Strong interest in intellectual property law (especially in trademark law and copyright law), data protection, contract law, technology law, mobile app industry, digital platforms, and the current business operations behind them.
· Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with cross-functional teams and external partners.
· Detail-oriented mindset with the ability to document processes accurately.
· Proactive attitude and willingness to take ownership of tasks.
· Ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment with a hands-on approach.
· Proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
THE RECRUITING PROCESS
We are committed to keeping our recruitment process short and transparent. Here’s how it looks like:
1. Application: Send us your CV or LinkedIn profile. You can also just write a few words about yourself.
2. Case Study: We might send you a task to solve.
3. Talent & Culture Interview: Let’s talk about your experience & expectations and see what we can achieve together.
4. Technical Interview: You will meet with future team lead to go over the case and your technical capabilities in detail.
5. Reference Check: We will contact your references to gain insights into your past experiences and work ethic.
6. Welcome Aboard! You are now a part of the team.
Your personal data that will be collected through your applications made due to this advertisement will be processed automatically by the data controller Codeway in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 ("KVKK") and relevant legislation for the purpose of conducting job application processes. You can access detailed information on this matter from the "Candidate Information Notice" page at https://www.codeway.co.
Bu ilan sebebiyle yapacağınız başvurular aracılığıyla toplanacak kişisel verileriniz veri sorumlusu Codeway tarafından 6698 sayılı Kişisel Verilerin Korunması Kanunu (“KVKK”) ve ilgili mevzuat kapsamında iş başvuru süreçlerinin yürütülmesi amacıyla otomatik yollarla işlenecektir. Detaylı bilgiye https://www.codeway.co adresindeki Aday Aydınlatma Metnimizin sayfasından ulaşabilirsiniz.
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Now What?
We are dedicated to maintaining a brief and transparent recruitment process.
Application
Apply through our website or LinkedIn, sen us your CV or LinkedIn profile. No harm in writing a few word about yourself.
Case Study
We might send you a task to solve to understand your capabilities at the overall
HR Interview
Let’s talk about your experience & expectations and see what we can achieve together in a quick HR Interview
Technical Interview
You will meet with future team lead to go over the case and your technical capabilities in detail