London, England, United Kingdom
Law graduate with full time experience in the financial services sector and recently passed the SQE1 on the first attempt, placing in the top quintile for both FLK assessments. Background includes journalism, court liaison and business operations, with strong skills in legal research, communication and organisation. Experienced in working across diverse industries and international environments, bringing adaptability, attention to detail and a practical approach to every role.
•Support the Director with day to day operational, regulatory and corporate matters across the UK business and overseas group entities. •Assist with client money and CASS related work, including supporting daily reconciliations and helping the firm meet its FCA obligations. •Review and assist with commercial agreements and internal documents, including service agreements, NDAs and other operational contracts. •Liaise with auditors, banks, payment providers and other service providers on regulatory, contractual and operational matters. •Support company administration across multiple jurisdictions, including maintaining corporate records, coordinating annual filings and working with overseas agents to ensure ongoing compliance. •Assist with AML, KYC and other compliance documentation, and support the Compliance Officer with regulatory requirements. •Support ad hoc projects involving vendor arrangements, new business initiatives and cross border operational matters.
•Managed contractor payroll and prepared invoices using Xero, ensuring accuracy and timely payments •Supported the successful implementation of a new timesheet system, helping to improve efficiency and reliability in recording hours •Liaised with consultants and internal teams to resolve system issues and maintain smooth payment processes •Developed strong organisational and problem-solving skills by working to tight deadlines during a critical transition period
• obtained instructions from more than 50 asylum seekers and helping them to submit their application forms. • Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interviewing adult and juvenile defendants in the Magistrates' Court, resulting in clear and concise instructions for duty lawyers in plea-taking and trial. • Effectively scheduled meetings for duty lawyers and provided high quality administrative support to fee earners.
• Produced high-quality edited interviews and prepared accurate Chinese subtitles for interviews containing Cantonese, Mandarin, and English, resulting in improved accessibility and understanding for readers/viewers. • Translated numerous news articles in English into Chinese, contributing to the company's efforts to provide timely and informative news coverage to its audience. • Collaborated effectively with other reporters and editors to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of news content to readers/viewers.
• Covered high-profile civil and criminal court stories and demonstrated excellent investigative and reporting skills. • Conducted extensive research and interviews to provide comprehensive and accurate coverage of court cases. • Demonstrated excellent writing and editing skills in producing articles on complex legal issues, making them accessible to a wide audience.