Kelsey Johnson
@kelseyjohnson1
Law and commerce graduate skilled in compliance, legal research, and commercial risk analysis.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
I am a law and commerce graduate with hands-on experience in client remediation, KYC, AML and family law matters. I have conducted due diligence and risk analysis for client accounts, implemented remediation frameworks, and drafted legal documents while collaborating with stakeholders to improve compliance processes.
I thrive in challenging environments and bring strong legal research, time management and adaptability to every role. My background includes student counselling at a law clinic and a vacation placement assisting a candidate attorney, demonstrating both commercial awareness and practical legal experience.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
LIConduct due diligence and risk analysis on client accounts to ensure compliance with AML, PEP, FICA, and FATCA policies, identifying red flags and investigating high-risk clients to reduce compliance risk.
CCVacation Student
Clyde & Co
Jul 2023 - Jul 2023 (0 months)
Shadowed a candidate attorney and assisted with legal tasks; completed research on regulatory requirements for commercial drone operators to inform compliance guidance.
Student Counselor
Wits Law Clinic
Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 10 months)
Allocated to family law unit handling divorce matters; conducted client consultations, drafted legal documents, and managed case files to support access to legal assistance.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UWUniversity of the Witwatersrand
Bachelor of Laws, Law
2023 - 2024
Activities and societies: Wits Law Clinic (Student Counselor)
Completed Bachelor of Laws studies at the University of the Witwatersrand from 2023 to 2024 focusing on legal practice and family law matters.
UWUniversity of the Witwatersrand
Bachelor of Commerce, Commerce (Corporate Finance and Investment)
2020 - 2022
Completed Bachelor of Commerce specializing in Law at the University of the Witwatersrand from 2020 to 2022 with emphasis on corporate finance and investment.
Bracken High School
National Senior Certificate, Secondary Education
2019 - 2019
Obtained the National Senior Certificate from Bracken High School in 2019.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
South AfricaAuthorized to work in
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