Melissa Hatton
About Melissa Hatton
Melissa Hatton is a Commercial and Contract Analyst at UnitedLex with a background in law and experience in various legal and compliance roles.
Current Role at UnitedLex
Melissa Hatton serves as a Commercial and Contract Analyst at UnitedLex. In this position, she monitors non-material contract obligations and engages in transactional support related to various commercial agreements. She provides ongoing advice to account teams regarding the legal and commercial implications of specific terms and conditions in contracts.
Previous Experience in Legal Roles
Melissa has held several legal positions prior to her current role. She worked as a Paralegal at Taylor Rose TTKW for 10 months and as a Legal Advisor at Slater and Gordon Lawyers for 3 months in 2018. Additionally, she served as a Property Litigation Paralegal at Quanta Law for 2 months and completed a legal work placement at EMW Law LLP in 2016.
Education and Qualifications
Melissa studied at the University of Law, where she achieved a LPC MSc in Law, Business, and Management from 2016 to 2017. Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of Hull, completing her studies from 2013 to 2016.
Early Career at Citizen Advice Bureau
Melissa began her career as an Information Assistant (Trainee) at the Citizen Advice Bureau in Hull, United Kingdom, where she worked for 11 months from 2015 to 2016. This role provided her with foundational experience in providing information and support to clients.
Additional Roles in Compliance and Administration
In addition to her legal experience, Melissa has worked in compliance and administrative roles. She served as a Contracts and Compliance Administrator at Henlow Recruitment Group for 2 months in 2017 and as a Compliance Administrator at Allegis Group for 1 month in 2018.