Ozge Akyol Slapak

Key Achievements:

• Reduced contract turnaround time by 20% by simplifying approval workflows and aligning directly with vendors, investors, and executives
• Built and managed a nationwide UCC filing system via Monday.com; completed 500+ filings and helped re-engage inactive accounts
• Audited all contracts in Carta, flagged missing documents, and improved investor data readiness
• Created practical compliance checklists used company-wide; helped pass audits with no findings

Contract Management:

• Manage full contract lifecycle across U.S. and Canadian entities: drafting, redlining, negotiation support, execution, renewal, and termination
• Handle a broad range of commercial agreements, including Vendor, Merchant, ISO, MSA, MPA, SOW, SaaS, APA, NDA, Referral, Employment, and Offer Letters
• Draft equity-related documents for financing events: SAFEs, Convertible Notes, Warrants, Stock Option Agreements
• Align legal terms with business goals by working closely with executive, finance, and ops teams
• Standardize templates and workflows to reduce turnaround time and manage contract risk
• Perform risk reviews and ensure AML/BSA compliance across agreements
• Support M&A due diligence by auditing legacy contracts and flagging liabilities
• Work with litigation counsel on contract disputes: compile evidence, review discovery, and contribute to strategy discussions

Equity, Compliance & Governance:

• Manage and update cap tables in Carta, including equity grants, cancellations, and stakeholder changes
• Coordinate vesting schedules, board approvals, and equity issuance documentation
• Support investor reporting, financing transactions, and note conversions
• Maintain and revise internal compliance policies in response to audits and regulatory updates
• Oversee KYC files, BOI reports, DBA filings, and ensure AML, BSA, and PCI DSS compliance
• Conduct risk reviews and support SAR filings and MATCH list investigations
• Manage corporate governance across jurisdictions, including entity formation, dissolution, and regulatory filings
• Draft board resolutions, bylaws, shareholder agreements, and maintain minute books and stock ledgers
• Track Early Termination Fee (ETF) letters and manage audit documentation for collections
• Liaise with outside counsel on contract disputes, evidence review, and legal strategy

• Drafted pleadings, discovery, motions, and settlement agreements in property damage and insurance disputes
• Managed e-filings via Florida Courts E-Filing Portal; maintained organized case files and deadline systems
• Coordinated with insurers, adjusters, and mitigation teams to gather evidence and support case strategy
• Acted as liaison between legal teams and clients, providing updates and facilitating claim resolution

Key Achievements:

• Led bank-wide standardization of vendor agreements, improving consistency, risk controls, and efficiency
• Managed contracts with global partners incl. Visa, Mastercard, Oracle, IBM, PwC, EY, Google, Spotify, Turkish Airlines, Verifone, Ingenico, and L'Oréal
• Led legal frameworks for SME digitization and cash flow optimization programs
• Coordinated public transit card integrations with Istanbul, Ankara, and Bursa municipalities
• Delivered legal trainings to branch staff and business units
• Drafted interbank agreements via the Turkish Banks Association’s Open Banking Working Group
• Supported M&A due diligence and legal integration during acquisition from National Bank of Greece to QNB Group

Contract Management & Legal Advisory:

• Negotiated directly with vendors and internal units (Procurement, Treasury, IT, Cards)
• Managed full contract lifecycle for vendor, procurement, insurance, MSA, MPA, SOW, SaaS, APA, NDA, IP, telecom, employment, real estate, and sponsorship agreements
• Drafted and reviewed loan, security, and intercreditor agreements for infrastructure and development projects (e.g. airports, hospitals, SME credit)
• Advised 600+ bank branches on commercial and retail banking legal matters
• Oversaw branch lease agreements, terminations, and facility contracts
• Provided end-to-end legal support for QNB-backed fintech startup: entity formation, user agreements, regulatory filings
• Oversaw contracts for acquisition and renovation of a bank-owned building (leases, construction, maintenance)
• Structured contracts for fintech partnerships and digital banking services, ensuring alignment with Visa/Mastercard rules and regulatory frameworks
• Provided legal guidance on AML and CTF (Counter-Terrorism Financing) obligations, GDPR, and payment regulations (PSD2); supported KYC reviews and audit readiness
• Resolved customer complaints and regulatory inquiries with BDDK
• Drafted HR legal documents: employment agreements, bonus plans, NDAs, and disciplinary actions
• Streamlined IP workflows and resolved escalated legal issues