Khurram Khan

Work Experience

Conveyancer , GD Legal Solicitors, Manchester

05/2024 – Present

Oversee residential conveyancing matters, including freehold, leasehold, remortgages, transfers of equity, Right to Buy transactions, and complex unregistered titles, managing a caseload of up to 85 files independently from start to finish.

Draft comprehensive legal documents including deeds of trust, statements of truth, contracts, transfer deeds, leasehold packs, and reports on title.

Consistently advance freehold matters to completion within a timeframe of 6–8 weeks and leasehold flats within 150 days or less.

Review and evaluate clients’ proof of funds in accordance with anti-money laundering (AML) regulations and firm procedures.

Coordinate effectively with clients, estate agents, solicitors, lenders, housing associations, and local authorities to ensure smooth transaction progression.

Execute pre- and post-completion work, including SDLT submissions, OS1/2 searches, managing restrictions, and Land Registry applications.

Senior Case Executive (Conveyancer) (fee earner), Optima Legal, Remote

09/2023 – 12/2023

Performed extensive title checks to address any legal concerns affecting client

remortgage processes while providing clear legal advice on related issues.

Composed intricate legal documents necessary for completing remortgage transactions.

Analysed information on financial remedy orders and consent orders, ensuring

compliance with court directives in case management.

Engaged consistently with management companies and landlords during case processes.

Handled Transfer of Equity cases resulting from divorce and relationship breakdowns.

Managed cases involving financial interim orders, sole proprietor restrictions, and deeds of trust.

Conducted AML checks in alignment with regulatory guidelines and reported to

compliance as required.

Maintained an organised caseload by providing regular updates to clients, customers, and third parties

Residential Conveyancing Paralegal, Gorvins Residential LLP , Manchester

03/2021 – 05/2022

Led a team of 10-12 individuals, providing training and support to facilitate their progression to senior roles within the firm.

Managed sales and purchase files, ensuring communication with all parties in the chain from initiation to closure.

Investigated the legal title of properties to produce comprehensive reports for clients, addressing queries and formulating additional inquiries as necessary.

Conducted searches on properties, delivering relevant updates to lenders and clients.

Efficiently handled incoming and outgoing communications to update parties and progress cases, opening files assigned by the Head of Department or Senior Case Manager on Proclaim while ensuring a high degree of accuracy.

Processed initial client packs, ensuring Proclaim was accurately maintained and client identifications were verified according to the employer's AML policies and procedures.

Diligently performed extensive Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks while certifying essential client documents, demonstrating a commitment to maintaining exceptional standards of client care.

Assisted case managers in the upkeep of files through effective management practices.

Addressed post-completion matters, including SDLT submissions and transferring files to the Post Completion Team.

Conducted photocopying, scanning, and faxing as required.

Autonomously handled recruitment efforts for the firm, organising interviews and helping to curate a robust talent pool.

Education

LLB (Hons), Law, University of Bolton, Bolton

2014 – 2018

Relevant modules included Social Security Law, Law of Evidence, Company Law, and Employment Law.

Diploma, Business, Calderdale College, Halifax, Halifax

2013 – 2014

Achieved grade MM.

Business NC Level 5, Glasgow City College, Glasgow

2010 – 2011

Achieved 18-unit pass.

Standard Grades, Cathkin High School, Cambuslang, Scotland, Cambuslang

2005 – 2010

Technology (2), English (3), Chemistry (3), Computing (4), Biology (4), Mathematics (5),

French (7)

Intermediate 2 in Computing (C