Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) – In Progress

Results-driven Senior Conveyancing Paralegal with over 4 years of experience in high-volume residential property transactions, AML/CFT compliance, and risk management. Audited more than 2,250 legal matters across two firms, including transactions exceeding AED 50 million. Demonstrates deep expertise in source of funds investigations, enhanced due diligence, and regulatory reporting. Recently relocated to Dubai, seeking to leverage UK property law expertise within the UAE legal and real estate sector. Currently pursuing the SQE qualification to further enhance legal credentials.

Independently managed a full residential conveyancing caseload of up to 65 active files, auditing 1,500+ legal matters from instruction through to post-completion across freehold, leasehold, remortgage, transfer of equity, Right to Buy, and unregistered title matters. Reviewed and risk-assessed transactions including high-value matters exceeding AED 50 million, conducting source of funds and source of wealth analysis across complex financial structures. Led AML/CFT compliance reviews and conducted Enhanced Due Diligence on high-risk transactions; escalated Suspicious Activity Reports and maintained full audit trails. Utilised AI legal tools to support legal research, document drafting, and compliance analysis. Consistently achieved freehold completions within 6–8 weeks and leasehold transactions within 150 days; drafted TR1 deeds, deeds of trust, leasehold packs, reports on title, and managed all Land Registry and SDLT submissions.

Senior Conveyancing Paralegal | AML & Risk Compliance

Audited 750+ files for AML/CFT compliance purposes, reviewing client documentation to identify red flags, verify source of funds, and ensure regulatory adherence across a high-volume remortgage caseload. Reviewed and risk-assessed files involving transactions exceeding AED 25 million, applying enhanced scrutiny to complex financial backgrounds and non-standard banking arrangements. Conducted full legal title checks, SDLT submissions, and equity release and transfer of equity matters for major banks and brokers within strict SLAs.

Senior Case Manager / Paralegal

Managed residential conveyancing files, conducted KYC and AML checks, investigated legal title, and handled post-completion SDLT submissions. Provided training and mentorship to junior team members, supporting their progression to senior roles within the firm.