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
10.2024 - 06.2025
- 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
11.2019 - 06.2025
- Selected for elite national legal mentoring programme
- Completed commercial law exercises and engaged with corporate lawyers
Virtual Experience Programmes
01.2023 - 01.2024
- 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
05.2022 - 09.2022
- 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
03.2020 - 09.2020
- 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
09.2024 - 06.2025
LLB - Bachelor of Laws (Hons)
De Montfort University
10.2019 - 07.2024
A-Levels - Law (B), Politics (B), English Lang & Lit (C), Citizenship (C)
Wyggeston and Queen Elizabeth I College
09.2013 - 06.2016
GCSEs - 10 GCSEs including English (B), Science (B), Maths (C)
Hamilton College
09.2011 - 06.2013
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
10.2024 - 06.2025
LLM - International Commercial Law & Practice
De Montfort University
09.2024 - 06.2025
Virtual Experience Programmes
01.2023 - 01.2024
Recruitment Consultant
Venquis
05.2022 - 09.2022
HR Assistant (Part-Time)
DPD Group UK
03.2020 - 09.2020
Stephen Lawrence Scholar
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP
11.2019 - 06.2025
LLB - Bachelor of Laws (Hons)
De Montfort University
10.2019 - 07.2024
A-Levels - Law (B), Politics (B), English Lang & Lit (C), Citizenship (C)
Wyggeston and Queen Elizabeth I College
09.2013 - 06.2016
GCSEs - 10 GCSEs including English (B), Science (B), Maths (C)
Hamilton College
09.2011 - 06.2013
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