Paralegal – Compliance Analyst

• Up to $100,000 pkg DOE with strong long-term career potential
• Develop skills in Anti-Money Laundering & Counter-Terrorism Financing AML/CTF
• Career progression opportunity for a Legal Assistant or Paralegal

The Opportunity
MJD Recruitment is excited to be partnering with a highly regarded National law firm to recruit a Paralegal for their bustling Brisbane team. This is a newly created role sitting within risk and compliance, offering the opportunity to build a career in a highly specialised and growing area.

With increasing Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) obligations across the legal sector, this position plays a key role in how the firm assesses client risk, manages regulatory requirements and protects its operations. It’s a position that moves beyond traditional legal support, offering exposure to the commercial and regulatory side of legal practice.

The Role
This role centres around client due diligence, risk assessment and compliance processes across the firm. You will be responsible for reviewing and verifying client information, analysing structures and ensuring all onboarding requirements are met in line with regulatory frameworks. Your day will involve working with detailed information, identifying beneficial ownership, reviewing documentation and ensuring accuracy across all records and systems.

Liaising directly with clients to obtain required information, you will also work closely with internal stakeholders to assess and manage risk. This role will also involve reviewing conflicts, supporting information barrier processes and contributing to the overall integrity of client and matter intake. There is a strong focus on judgement, requiring you to assess information critically, identify potential risks and escalate where required.

About You
Perhaps you're currently working as a Paralegal, Legal Assistant, Conflicts Analyst or within a compliance or AML environment and looking to step into a more specialised role? Exposure to client onboarding, due diligence, conflicts or risk processes will be highly regarded when applying for this position.

A strong eye for detail and enjoyment working with complex information is important here. You’ll be confident interpreting data, asking questions and making informed decisions rather than simply following process. Strong communication skills are essential, as you will be liaising with both clients and internal stakeholders regularly. Exceptional organisation, proactivity and ability to take ownership of your work, with a genuine interest in building a long-term career within compliance and risk will also set you apart from the crowd.

Why This Role
This is a rare opportunity to step into a compliance-focused Paralegal role within a respected firm, offering strong long-term career potential in an area that continues to grow. You’ll gain hands-on exposure to AML/CTF, client risk, sanctions screening and broader compliance processes, all within a supportive team environment that values development and initiative.

If you’re looking to move beyond traditional legal support and into a more analytical, risk-focused role, this is the one worth exploring. Click APPLY NOW to be considered.

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