Overview
Assistant: Legal and Risk Jobs in Durban, South Africa at United Exports
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.
Key Performance Outputs
Administrative & Executive Support
- 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
Document Preparation & Management
- 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
Meeting & Event Coordination
- 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
Communication & Stakeholder Liaison
- 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
Project & Compliance Support
- 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
Requirements
Minimum Requirements
- 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
Key Skills & Competencies
Technical / Functional
- Strong understanding of legal department or law firm operations
- Legal document drafting and document control
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Behavioural / Professional
- Exceptional organisation and time-management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- 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
Why This Role?
- Exposure to executive-level decision-making
- Hands-on experience in a Legal & Risk environment
- Ideal short-term opportunity for an experienced professional seeking a focused, impactful assignment
Title: Assistant: Legal and Risk
Company: United Exports
Location: Durban, South Africa
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