Mishal Malik

UK-educated legal and compliance professional with experience spanning residential conveyancing, immigration casework and anti-money laundering procedures. LLB (Hons) graduate of Middlesex University (2:1), preparing for SQE1 as part of the England and Wales solicitor qualification pathway. Experienced in client due diligence, legal documentation, property file progression and liaison with UK clients and professional counterparties.

Brings commercial awareness and strong written and spoken English to UK-facing legal and compliance operations.

Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) at Ashton Coopers (2024-05 – Present)

• Undertake AML compliance responsibilities within a UK-facing accountancy practice, including review of client due diligence and risk-related matters.
• Support the application and maintenance of AML procedures, documentation and escalation processes.
• Liaise with management on compliance concerns and consistent application of internal controls.

Conveyancing Legal Assistant at ALC Solicitors (2025-03 – Present)

• Open and progress residential conveyancing files under solicitor supervision, maintaining accurate matter records and tracking outstanding requirements.
• Conduct client onboarding, AML/CDD and source-of-funds checks; escalate concerns for review.
• Review Land Registry titles, plans and supporting documents; assist with contract packs, property searches and draft enquiries.
• Liaise with clients, estate agents, mortgage brokers and other solicitors to obtain documents and progress matters.
• Prepare legal correspondence and conveyancing documentation using LEAP and InfoTrack.

Legal Assistant at HiView Solicitors / Abbey Law (2022 – 2025)

• Supported solicitors with UK immigration applications, legal research, correspondence and supporting evidence.
• Assisted with client interviews, case-file management and liaison with relevant agencies and professionals.
• Prepared draft submissions and legal documentation under supervision, maintaining confidentiality and deadlines.

Founder at Accord Consultancy (2024-09 – Present)

• Develop and manage a UK-focused consultancy offering immigration, HR and business support services.
• Coordinate client enquiries, service delivery and business development activities; AML compliance support is an area of service development.

Office Administrator at AK9 Security & Solutions (2021 – 2023)

• Supported day-to-day administration, records, customer enquiries, purchasing and coordination with internal teams.

Branch Administrator at Toyota (2017 – 2021)

• Coordinated branch administration, document control, employee records and customer-facing operational support.

Delivery Driver at CitySprint (2020 – 2022)

Customer Service Advisor at EE (2016 – 2017)

Team Member at Marks & Spencer (2015 – 2016)

Team Member at McDonald’s (2014 – 2015)

LLB (Hons) in Law with International Relations – Middlesex University (2023)

Certificate of Higher Education in Law – Barking and Dagenham College (2020)

BTEC in Business – Uxbridge College (2017)