Legal Compliance Assistant

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: DALrecruiting@bakerlaw.com

 

BakerHostetler is an equal opportunity employer. Please visit www.bakerlaw.com for more information about our Firm.