Our Dallas office has an excellent opportunity for a Legal Compliance Assistant. This role supports our attorneys in conducting the Know Your Client (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance for our clients. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor KYC timelines and ensure timely completion of client requests.
- Collect and analyze documents, regulatory obligations, and client requirements related to KYC and AML.
- Perform counterparty risk research, including adverse media checks.
- Analyze existing compliance processes and recommend improvements for efficiency and policy adherence.
- Organize, edit, and analyze large volumes of documents and data; leverage technology and best practices for process optimization.
- Maintain document management systems, spreadsheets, and compliance tracking tools.
- Monitor deadlines and coordinate responses to client and legal team needs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in KYC, AML, compliance, risk analysis, or fraud prevention (fintech or private equity experience strongly preferred).
- Strong understanding of corporate filings, formations, and organizational structure charts.
- Excellent organizational and analytical skills; ability to manage multiple priorities.
- High attention to detail and ability to work under pressure with changing priorities.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite; ability to learn new technologies quickly. Familiarity with tools such as SmartSheet, GRID, NetDocs, and BOX preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to provide exceptional customer service and communicate clearly in writing and verbally.
- Ability to work independently, anticipate needs, and adapt to evolving requirements.
- Flexibility to work varied hours as needed.
- Experience in project coordination preferred.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodations.
For support with the application process, please reach out to: [email protected]
BakerHostetler is an equal opportunity employer. Please visit www.bakerlaw.com for more information about our Firm.
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