Legal & Executive Assistant

About the role

Akol Law, an independent full-service law firm in Turkey known for its expertise in cross-border transactions, energy, transportation, infrastructure, privatizations and PPPs, is looking for a Legal & Executive Assistant. The role works directly with the managing partner, combining legal support, executive coordination and the use of digital tools to improve daily efficiency. It is a full-time, on-site position.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and organise the Partner's email traffic, ensuring timely and professional responses
• Handle calendar management, scheduling and coordination of meetings and calls
• Track and follow up on ongoing client projects and legal workflows
• Conduct legal and market research and prepare concise summaries when required
• Draft and format professional correspondence, presentations and internal updates
• Explore, test and implement digital productivity tools such as AI assistants, task management and automation systems
• Liaise with clients, advisors and colleagues in a polished and proactive manner
• Support day-to-day operations, including document preparation, follow-up actions, deliverable tracking and expense reporting

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree (Law, Business Administration or a related field preferred)
• Good English and Turkish, written and spoken
• High degree of professionalism, discretion and organisation
• Comfortable in fast-paced, detail-oriented environments
• Prior experience in a law firm or executive office is a plus, but not required

Required skills

• Digital literacy, e.g. Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Notion and task automation tools
• Excellent communication skills

What we offer

• A close working relationship with a leading M&A and capital markets lawyer in Turkey
• Exposure to sophisticated legal and business environments
• Opportunity to learn about AI and digital solutions in a legal context
• Competitive compensation and a growth-oriented, flexible work culture