Real Estate High Risk And Compliance Solicitor

DK Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal practice in Cheshire is seeking an experienced Real Estate Compliance & High Risk Solicitor. This role involves supervising high-risk files, ensuring compliance standards, and providing AML guidance. The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor with strong experience in real estate law and risk management. The position offers a competitive remuneration package and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Scope for professional development

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with solid experience in real estate law.
• Strong knowledge of compliance, AML regulations, and risk management within a legal environment.
• Proactive, detail-focused approach with the ability to balance risk and client service.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and advise on high-risk residential files and technical queries.
• Support fee earners with risk management processes.
• Provide AML guidance ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Assist the Post Completions team with technical queries.
• Collaborate on process improvements and file reviews.
• Promote best practice and excellent client service.

Skills

Compliance

Risk Management

Real Estate Law

AML Regulations

Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Overview

Real Estate Compliance & High Risk Solicitor

Location: Cheshire

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

Are you a solicitor with a strong background in compliance, risk management, and real estate? Do you thrive on problem-solving and supporting colleagues with complex matters while ensuring the highest standards of client service?

Our client is seeking an experienced and proactive Real Estate Compliance & High Risk Solicitor to join a leading legal practice. This is a specialist role within a dynamic Real Estate department, providing vital support across compliance, high-risk file management, AML, and technical queries. This is a non-fee earning role - you will be providing advice to the wider team.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and advise on high-risk residential files and technical queries, ensuring risk is effectively managed and compliance standards are maintained.
• Support fee earners with risk management processes to enable smooth and efficient progression of matters.
• Provide AML guidance, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and internal risk policies.
• Assist the Post Completions team with technical queries, including Land Registry requisitions.
• Collaborate with leadership and compliance teams on process improvements and file reviews.
• Promote best practice, excellent client service, and compliance with professional conduct rules.

About You

• Qualified Solicitor with solid experience in real estate law.
• Strong knowledge of compliance, AML regulations, and risk management within a legal environment.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive, detail-focused approach with the ability to balance risk and client service.

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to play a pivotal role in safeguarding compliance and supporting high-quality client delivery.
• A collaborative working environment where your expertise makes a visible difference.
• Competitive remuneration package and scope for professional development.

If you're a compliance-focused solicitor looking for a role where you can truly add value while shaping risk management standards, we'd love to hear from you