Legal Compliance Assistant

BakerHostetler Career • Dallas, TX

6h

About The Position

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.

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.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in KYC, AML, compliance, risk analysis, or fraud prevention (fintech or private equity experience strongly preferred).
• Familiarity with tools such as SmartSheet, GRID, NetDocs, and BOX preferred.
• Experience in project coordination preferred.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED