Jason Steven Harrold
Southend-on-Sea
Summary
Detail-oriented Legal Professional experienced in utilising PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Westlaw, LexisNexis, and Clio for efficient workflow and accurate documentation. Delivered high standards of precision and productivity through strong analytical and research skills, alongside effective communication and problem-solving abilities. Committed to contributing meaningfully to organisational goals while pursuing growth within the legal field.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Private Equity and Finance Job Simulation (Virtual)
Weil
2026.05 - 2026.06
- Completed a job simulation where I advised a hypothetical investment company looking to acquire an international retailer for home products.
- Assisted with the legal review and drafting of NDAs with regards to the potential acquisition.
- Prepared transaction structure charts and provided advice on a potential insolvency issue.
Student Advisor
King's Legal Clinic
London
2025.10 - 2026.03
- Provided advice for 2 housing cases, coordinating with colleagues and a qualified solicitor.
- Managed client interactions and case administration, including conducting preliminary research, interviewing clients, taking notes, and maintaining compliant case files on Clio.
- Researched legal issues and contributed to high-quality client service through preparing advice letters, organising appointments, and supporting the operational running of the Clinic.
F&B Assistant
London Southend Airport
Southend-on-Sea
2025.07 - 2025.10
- Served 400+ customers daily as a barman, ensuring fast and accurate service, heavily exercising interpersonal skills.
- Delivered food orders and maintained tables, enhancing customer experience.
- Assisted with closing operations: cleaning, restocking, and equipment upkeep.
- Strengthened teamwork and time-management skills in a high-pressure airport setting.
Associate Editor
Kent Law Review
Kent
2024.09 - 2025.09
- Co-ordinated the editorial process weekly by reviewing and editing legal articles for accuracy, clarity and compliance with publication standards, developing analytical skills, time management and conciseness.
- Collaborated with authors and fellow editors to refine content, ensuring high-quality legal scholarship.
- Contributed to the publication schedule, ensuring timely production of each issue, assisting in publishing 2 issues.
Student Admin
Kent Law Clinic
Kent
2025.01 - 2025.02
- Engaged with clients via phone and email to develop strong interpersonal and client-service skills while understanding sensitive legal issues through targeted questioning.
- Conducted legal research on relevant laws and procedures to support client cases effectively.
- Utilised the clinics documentation system (Clio) to draft emails and transcribe client details, gaining practical experience in a professional office environment and improving organisational and administrative skills.
Mergers and Acquisitions Job Simulation (Virtual)
Latham & Watkins
2024.12 - 2025.01
- Completed a job simulation focused on supporting a potential takeover offer for Latham & Watkins Mergers & Acquisitions team.
- Crafted a concise issues list highlighting changes and suggestions and recommended clauses for inclusion in disclosure schedules.
- Reviewed client emails, identified concerns, and offered concise high-level advice while considering legal statutes.
- Created a clear and brief PowerPoint slide to ensure quick comprehension of earn-out details for stakeholders.
Mediation Assistant
Simply Mediation
Southend-on-Sea
2023.01 - 2023.02
- Conducted 4 meetings, assessing mediation suitability and gathering relevant information to develop strategies that facilitated client agreements.
- Executed post-mediation reviews assessing session effectiveness, identifying risks, and suggesting alternative strategies for reaching resolution.
- Reviewed documentation for 6 clients, ensured completeness, identified gaps in financial declarations, and noted mediator's conflict resolution techniques for improvement.
- Observed dispute resolution strategies and shadowed practice head at local mediation firm to gain insights into effective mediation processes.
Education
LLM - International Financial Law
King's College London
London 2025.09 -
LLB (Hons) - with a Year in French
University of Kent
Canterbury 2021.09 - 2025.06
A Levels - undefined
St Thomas More High School for Boys
2019.09 - 2021.06
GCSEs - undefined
St Thomas More High School for Boys
2016.09 - 2019.06
Other Relevant Experience
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Professional Development
Legal Events: Payne Hicks Beach Open Day; Reed Smith Open Day; Milbank Evening Reception; Charles Russell Speechlys Insight Evening; HSF Kramer Negotiation Workshop; Slaughter and May Competition Law Insight; London Legal Walk 2024.
Certifications:
- Weil – Private Equity and Finance Job Simulation (2026)
- White & Case – Banking and Finance Job Simulation on Forage (2026)
- College of Mediators – Introductory Course in Mediation Skills (2025)
- Latham & Watkins – Mergers & Acquisitions Job Simulation on Forage (2025)
- Legal Cheek Winter Virtual Vacation Scheme (2024)
- Legal Cheek Commercial Awareness Academy (2024)
- London Legal Walk (2024)
Skills, Activities and Interests
Technical Skills: PowerPoint/Excel/Word/Westlaw/LexisNexis/Clio
Languages: English (Native), French (Limited Working Proficiency)
Activities and Interests: Music (Guitarist), Gym, Table Tennis, Basketball, Golf, Commercial Reading, Politics, Travelling, Charity work
Areas of Expertise: Precision and Attention to Detail | Excellent written and verbal communication | Confident liaising With Clients and Professional Contacts | Pro-active and Teamfocused | Strong Documentation and Administrative Skills |
Timeline
Private Equity and Finance Job Simulation (Virtual)
Weil
2026.05 - 2026.06
Student Advisor
King's Legal Clinic
2025.10 - 2026.03
LLM - International Financial Law
King's College London
2025.09 -
F&B Assistant
London Southend Airport
2025.07 - 2025.10
Student Admin
Kent Law Clinic
2025.01 - 2025.02
Mergers and Acquisitions Job Simulation (Virtual)
Latham & Watkins
2024.12 - 2025.01
Associate Editor
Kent Law Review
2024.09 - 2025.09
Mediation Assistant
Simply Mediation
2023.01 - 2023.02
LLB (Hons) - with a Year in French
University of Kent
2021.09 - 2025.06
A Levels - undefined
St Thomas More High School for Boys
2019.09 - 2021.06
GCSEs - undefined
St Thomas More High School for Boys
2016.09 - 2019.06