Legal & Executive Assistant

Akol Law is an independent, full-service law firm widely recognized as one of the most prestigious and reputable legal brands in Turkey. Combining top-tier legal expertise with a multidisciplinary approach, the firm acts as a trusted advisor in high-end landmark transactions and major projects. With a strong team of lawyers and experienced partners, Akol Law serves a diverse range of international and domestic clients, including private companies, private equity firms, financial institutions, and banks. The firm has specialized expertise in sectors such as cross-border transactions, energy, transportation, infrastructure, privatizations, and public-private partnerships (PPPs).

Role Description

Akol Law is seeking a Legal & Executive Assistant to work directly with the firm’s managing partner in coordinating client matters, managing communications, and introducing innovative digital tools that enhance daily efficiency.

This is a dynamic role that combines legal support, executive coordination, and technology-driven organization — ideal for a motivated, tech-savvy professional with excellent communication skills.

This full-time, on-site position will support the managing partner in day-to-day operations, including managing calendars and meetings, coordinating internal and external communications, preparing documents and follow-up actions for client matters, tracking deliverables, and organizing digital workflows. The role also includes handling expense reporting and ensuring that information is efficiently recorded, organized, and accessible to support business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and organize 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 innovative digital productivity tools (e.g., AI assistants, task management, automation systems) to optimize operations
• Liaise with clients, advisors, and colleagues in a polished and proactive manner

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (Law, Business Administration, or related fields preferred)
• Good English and Turkish communication (written and spoken)
• High degree of professionalism, discretion, and organization
• Strong digital literacy (e.g., Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Notion, task automation tools)
• Comfortable in fast-paced, detail-oriented environments
• Prior experience in a law firm or executive office is a plus, but not required

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 cutting-edge AI and digital solutions in a legal context
• Competitive compensation and a growth-oriented, flexible work culture