Ege Yalcin
Birmingham
Summary
Legal professional specializing in Contract Drafting, Intellectual Property, and Corporate Law, with strong expertise in Legal Risk Assessment, Compliance, and Data Protection. Skilled in managing cross-border transactions and delivering strategic legal solutions for complex international projects. Demonstrated success in client and stakeholder management, case analysis, and contract negotiation, particularly within the entertainment and media law sector. Recognized for combining legal precision with commercial awareness to support both law firms and corporate clients.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Attorney
NSN Law Firm
Istanbul
04.2022 - 09.2024
- Negotiated and executed contracts for productions (including one acquired by Netflix) produced by BKM, a leading production company.
- Provided end-to-end legal assistance for a Netflix original production ('Bet Your Life'), covering contracts, royalties, and rights management.
- Advised corporate clients on a range of commercial issues to avoid potential legal pitfalls.
- Achieved client satisfaction with thorough case research and preparation.
- Managed full legal framework (contracts, royalties, licensing, distribution) for the series 'Inci Taneleri', aired on Kanal D, one of Turkey's largest broadcasters.
- Oversaw international licensing and distribution of a children's animated series to India, including rights negotiation.
- Drafted and negotiated event contracts for high-profile venues in Turkey, Dubai, and London, ensuring multi-jurisdictional compliance.
- Drafted corporate documentation, represented the firm in shareholder/government meetings, and ensured full compliance with regulatory frameworks.
- Drafted, negotiated, and finalized contracts including NDAs, screenwriter/director/performer agreements, licensing, royalties, sponsorships, and global distribution deals.
- Implemented copyright clearance procedures, minimizing legal risks before broadcasts.
- Provided corporate advisory services: company formation, shareholder/board procedures, capital/share transfers, and corporate governance matters.
- Drafted and enforced data protection policies in compliance with KVKK (Turkey's Data Protection Law).
- Advocated strongly on behalf of clients, achieving optimal resolutions in disputes.
Education
LL.M. - International Business & Corporate Law
University of Leicester
09.2024 - 09.2025
LL.B. - Law
Ozyegin University
09.2015 - 09.2020
Skills
- Contract Drafting & Negotiation
- Contract Analysis
- Intellectual Property Law
- Licensing Law
- Corporate Governance & Shareholder Rights
- Legal Risk Assessment & Compliance
- Entertainment & Media Law
- Cross-Border Transactions
- Data Protection & Privacy Law
- Client & Stakeholder Management
- Case analysis
- Problem-solving
- Communication skills
- Strategic planning
Personal Information
Title: Legal Advisor | Paralegal | Contract Analyst
Languages
English
Fluent
Turkish
Native
Timeline
LL.M. - International Business & Corporate Law
University of Leicester
09.2024 - 09.2025
Attorney
NSN Law Firm
04.2022 - 09.2024
LL.B. - Law
Ozyegin University
09.2015 - 09.2020