Assistant: Legal and Risk

Durban, South Africa Posted on 21/04/2026

We are seeking a highly organised and professional Assistant: Legal and Risk to provide high-level administrative and coordination support to the Chief Legal and Risk Officer for a four-week temporary assignment.

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented individual with experience in a legal or risk management environment who thrives in a fast-paced, high-trust setting. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the Legal and Risk function, handling confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

• Manage the CLRO's diary, including scheduling meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements (including visa applications)
• Handle all incoming and outgoing correspondence (email, phone calls, and mail), ensuring timely responses and accurate record-keeping
• Prepare, edit, and format correspondence, reports, presentations, and other professional documents

• Draft, type, proofread, and format legal documents, contracts, agreements, and correspondence
• Maintain well organised electronic and physical filing systems
• Ensure all legal and risk documents are accurately stored, easily accessible, and up to date

• Coordinate and schedule meetings, including preparing agendas, taking minutes, and tracking action items
• Arrange logistics for meetings, conferences, and events (venues, catering, technical support)
• Ensure meeting packs and materials are prepared and distributed in advance
• Act as the primary liaison between the CLRO and internal and external stakeholders
• Facilitate communication with business units, clients, and external legal counsel
• Assist in managing relationships with external legal service providers and vendors

• Support special projects and initiatives led by the CLRO
• Track project timelines, milestones, and deliverables
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with the highest level of discretion
• Support compliance activities and assist with audits where required

• Matric, grade 12
• Relevant tertiary qualification
• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant or in a similar Senior administrative role
• Prior experience within a legal, risk, or professional services environment is highly advantageous

• Strong understanding of legal department or law firm operations
• Legal document drafting and document control
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Exceptional organisation and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability
• Tactful, discreet, and confident in dealing with senior stakeholders

• Hands on experience in a Legal & Risk environment
• Ideal short-term opportunity for an experienced professional seeking a focused, impactful assignment