Amman Malik

Commercially minded LLB (2:1) Law graduate with in-house legal and regulatory compliance experience across financial services, litigation finance, immigration practice, and international logistics. Currently working within DHL Global Forwarding (UK), supporting freight forwarding operations through statutory interpretation, customs compliance, and regulatory risk mitigation. Strong grounding in English contract law with practical experience drafting, reviewing, and analysing commercial agreements.

Experienced in balancing legal risk with operational and commercial priorities in fast-paced environments. Seeking progression into an in-house legal role within DHL Legal Services to support DGFF UKI across contractual, compliance, and risk-related matters.

Customs Bureau Clerk - DHL Global Forwarding (UK) - London

(2024-11)

• Interpret and apply HMRC legislation, customs codes, valuation rules, and origin requirements to ensure compliant import/export declarations.
• Analyse commercial invoices, transport documentation, and shipping agreements to identify potential legal and financial risk exposure.
• Escalate discrepancies that could result in penalties, audits, or shipment delays, supporting proactive risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with commercial, finance, customs, credit, and compliance teams to ensure operational decisions align with regulatory requirements and group policies.
• Maintain structured audit trails within customs systems to support governance and regulatory inspections.
• Contribute to process improvements aimed at strengthening documentation accuracy and reducing compliance exposure.

Commercial In-House Paralegal - IQ-EQ - London

• Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated commercial agreements for alternative investment funds.
• Assisted in updating Standard Terms of Business, analysing enforceability, limitation of liability, and risk allocation.
• Conducted cross-border legal research across multiple jurisdictions.
• Supported due diligence and client onboarding processes by assessing contractual and regulatory risk exposure.
• Provided practical legal input aligned with commercial objectives.

Paralegal - Augusta Ventures - London

• Reviewed 400+ litigation investment cases relating to Diesel Emissions claims.
• Analysed procedural compliance and evidential sufficiency.
• Prepared internal legal memoranda to support commercial investment decisions.
• Coordinated with external law firms regarding claims progression.

Paralegal - VictoriMax Solicitors - London

• Drafted immigration applications and supporting legal documentation.
• Conducted legal research on immigration legislation and Home Office guidance.
• Assisted with case preparation and hearings.

LLB (Hons) - Law - City, University of London (2022)