Syeda Biah Hussain
Reading,Berkshire
Summary
Highly organised and detail-focused postgraduate Law student at King’s College London with strong administrative, research, and documentation experience. Proven track record supporting legal processes, maintaining structured workflows, managing confidential information, and delivering accurate outputs under pressure.
Experienced across law firms, commercial environments, and compliance-driven roles, with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong interest in intellectual property and legal procedure. Seeking to leverage strong communication, analysis and communication skills to start my career within the legal sphere.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Fragrance Consultant
Parfams Christian Dior
09.2024 - 12.2025
- Delivered tailored client consultations, developing strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Managed high-value client relationships, exercising discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive customer information.
- Interpreted and applied brand and compliance guidelines accurately, strengthening attention to detail and adherence to regulatory standards.
- Operated within fast-paced retail and corporate environments, consistently exceeded monthly targets by an average of 20%.
Introduction to Mergers and Acquisitions
Gately
- 12.2025
- Completed a structured simulation focused on M&A procedures, enhancing understanding of corporate transactions and legal documentation workflows.
- Applied process-driven thinking to assess transaction timelines and deal stages, reflecting strong organisational and task-tracking ability.
- Improved familiarity with legal professional workflows, supporting readiness for structured administrative tasks within patent practice.
Intern
A-Z Law, Quality Solicitors
- 09.2025
- Drafted and reviewed commercial contracts and NDAs, ensuring alignment with client objectives and regulatory standards.
- Conducted legal research on GDPR, AML/KYC and compliance issues to support advisory work and risk assessments.
- Managed multiple case files and transaction trackers, maintaining accuracy under tight deadlines.
- Improved workflows by developing standardised templates and clause libraries for repeat transactions.
Account Manager
Parfams Christian Dior
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Managed 100+ client accounts, resolving inquiries, ensuring compliance, and handling transactions efficiently.
- Utilised Power BI to create weekly and bi-weekly reports to a high standard.
- Maintained a 98% customer satisfaction rate, demonstrating strong client relationship management.
- Adapted quickly to new internal systems and workflows, demonstrating strong IT proficiency.
- Communicated clearly with clients to chase missing information and provide updates.
- Maintained exceeding sales targets each month by aminimum 25%.
- Assisted in reviewing and clarifying contractual agreements for corporate accounts, enhancing compliance adherence.
Virtual Legal Work Experience
Kennedys
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Drafted contracts, legal briefs, and regulatory documents with a focus on accuracy and compliance.
- Researched corporate implications on business transactions and provided structured recommendations.
Secretary
Total-Tech Solutions
02.2021 - 04.2022
- Provided strategic and compliance-related advice on business transactions and contract negotiations.
- Maintained corporate legal documentation and financial records, ensuring regulatory alignment.
- Aided in drafting shareholder agreements and corporate governance documents.
Education
PG Dip - Law and Professional Practice
Kings College London
01.2025 - 01.2026
BA - History
Queen Mary, University of London
01.2021 - 01.2024
Skills
- Proven abilities to meet KPIs, which have been improved on each month
- Excellent research skills
- Legal Document Drafting
- Sales- proven ability to exceed sales targets with drive and tenacity
- Client Communication & Negotiation – Confident in liaising with stakeholders and clients
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills
Websites
Languages and IT Skills
Languages: English (native), Urdu (native), Punjabi (native), Hindi (native), Arabic (intermediate).
IT Skills: Excellent proficiency in Mac OS and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher, Outlook) and Power BI.
Affiliations
- History Society Member: Queen Mary University of London2021 – 2022
- Law Society Member: Queen Mary University of London2021 – 2022
- I enjoy travelling and learning from the people I meet from all backgrounds and cultures.
Certification
Gately Mergers and Acquisitions certificate.
Kennedys Work Experience certificate.
Slaughter and May certificate.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
PG Dip - Law and Professional Practice
Kings College London
01.2025 - 01.2026
Fragrance Consultant
Parfams Christian Dior
09.2024 - 12.2025
Account Manager
Parfams Christian Dior
06.2024 - 09.2024
Virtual Legal Work Experience
Kennedys
08.2023 - 10.2023
Secretary
Total-Tech Solutions
02.2021 - 04.2022
BA - History
Queen Mary, University of London
01.2021 - 01.2024
Introduction to Mergers and Acquisitions
Gately
- 12.2025
Intern
A-Z Law, Quality Solicitors
- 09.2025