Biography

Khadija is a Legal Secretary and Executive Assistant with more than four years’ experience in the legal sector, providing high-level operational and administrative support to lawyers, senior executives and clients. Known for her professionalism, attention to detail and proactive approach, she plays an important role in the smooth running of the practice and the delivery of a consistently high standard of client service.

Khadija began her legal career in London and has since gained experience across a range of practice areas, including private client and tax, UK immigration, corporate US immigration and, now, employment law at Cole Khan. Working closely with lawyers, clients and senior stakeholders has developed her strong organisational, communication and project-management skills, particularly in supporting demanding caseloads and managing competing priorities.

Before entering the legal sector, Khadija studied Accounting and Finance, English Language, Business and Music. Her financial education provided a strong grounding in analytical thinking, accuracy and professional discipline, all of which continue to inform her approach to her work.

Outside of work, Khadija is passionate about humanitarian causes and regularly volunteers on international charity projects, including work supporting refugees and communities in need.

Khadija is multilingual and has studied seven languages. She is fluent in English, Bengali, Urdu and Hindi, is developing her Arabic, and also holds qualifications in French and Mandarin.