Xhanti Mfene
Leicester
Summary
Accomplished legal professional with expertise in legal research, commercial drafting, and due diligence. Demonstrates proficiency in smart contracts and DeFi, ensuring crypto compliance. Advanced skills in Microsoft Office and Excel enhance project ownership capabilities. Strong written communication and commercial awareness drive successful outcomes in HRIS and ATS environments. Committed to leveraging skills for innovative solutions in the legal tech industry.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Virtual Legal Intern – International M&A Programme
Herbert Smith Freehills
2024.10 - 2025.06
- Gained practical experience in legal due diligence, drafting, and risk assessment
- Participated in simulated cross-border M&A scenarios and client advisory tasks
Stephen Lawrence Scholar
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP
2019.11 - 2025.06
- Selected for elite national legal mentoring programme
- Completed commercial law exercises and engaged with corporate lawyers
Virtual Experience Programmes
2023.01 - 2024.01
- Blockchain Basics (University at Buffalo)
- FinTech Foundations & Regulations (University of Michigan)
- Capital Markets & Equity Instruments (JPMorgan Forage)
- Technology in Law & Compliance (Clifford Chance)
Recruitment Consultant
Venquis
2022.05 - 2022.09
- Managed candidate screening, compliance, and GDPR-driven hiring processes
- Collaborated with internal legal and HR teams for secure hiring workflows
HR Assistant (Part-Time)
DPD Group UK
Hinckley
2020.03 - 2020.09
- Provided HR support during high growth, processed data and employee queries
- Maintained compliance and improved internal HR reporting workflows
Education
LLM - International Commercial Law & Practice
De Montfort University
2024.09 - 2025.06
LLB - Bachelor of Laws (Hons)
De Montfort University
2019.10 - 2024.07
A-Levels - Law (B), Politics (B), English Lang & Lit (C), Citizenship (C)
Wyggeston and Queen Elizabeth I College
2013.09 - 2016.06
GCSEs - 10 GCSEs including English (B), Science (B), Maths (C)
Hamilton College
2011.09 - 2013.06
Skills
- Legal research
- Commercial drafting
- Due diligence
- Smart contracts
- DeFi
- Crypto compliance
- Microsoft Office
- Excel (advanced)
- HRIS
- ATS
- Written communication
- Commercial awareness
- Project ownership
Custom
- Blockchain innovation
- Commercial law
- Football
- Youth coaching
Timeline
Virtual Legal Intern – International M&A Programme
Herbert Smith Freehills
2024.10 - 2025.06
LLM - International Commercial Law & Practice
De Montfort University
2024.09 - 2025.06
Virtual Experience Programmes
2023.01 - 2024.01
Recruitment Consultant
Venquis
2022.05 - 2022.09
HR Assistant (Part-Time)
DPD Group UK
2020.03 - 2020.09
Stephen Lawrence Scholar
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP
2019.11 - 2025.06
LLB - Bachelor of Laws (Hons)
De Montfort University
2019.10 - 2024.07
A-Levels - Law (B), Politics (B), English Lang & Lit (C), Citizenship (C)
Wyggeston and Queen Elizabeth I College
2013.09 - 2016.06
GCSEs - 10 GCSEs including English (B), Science (B), Maths (C)
Hamilton College
2011.09 - 2013.06