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Rachelle Sarkis

@rachellesarkis

Legal Operations & Compliance specialist focused on governance, regulatory workflows, and structured documentation control.

Portugal
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What I'm looking for

I focus on compliance, governance and legal operations in structured environments where procedural accuracy and regulatory control are critical.

I’m a Legal Operations and Regulatory Compliance professional experienced in governance frameworks, structured documentation control, and regulatory workflows within high-accountability environments. I’ve managed large litigation portfolios, improved documentation systems, and strengthened procedural compliance across legal and government settings. I specialise in implementing structured systems that enhance reliability, visibility, and risk control.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

K&L Gates logoKG

Legal Secretary

K&L Gates

Jun 2025 - Sep 2025 (3 months)

Re-structured billing tracking and compliance documentation systems to reduce backlog and improve billing timeliness; developed an operational handbook and strengthened coordination between legal, billing, and compliance functions, earning partner-level recognition.

Allens logoAL

Legal Education Program Administrator

Allens

Nov 2023 - Sep 2024 (10 months)

Owned and managed the Continuing Professional Development program for legal professionals, coordinating training logistics, analysing participant feedback, and maintaining audit-ready compliance records while advising leadership on curriculum improvements.

MR

Income Consultant

Municipality of Rotterdam

Feb 2021 - Jan 2022 (11 months)

Assessed statutory eligibility under the Dutch Participation Act, conducted financial reviews and documentation audits, led face-to-face case meetings, and escalated suspected fraud in line with regulatory protocols while maintaining audit-ready records.

AK

Paralegal – Aviation & Transport

AKD

Apr 2019 - Apr 2020 (1 year)

Managed a portfolio of ~2,000 active litigation cases for major airline clients, monitored court deadlines, coordinated case documentation workflows, and supported national and international passenger claim matters under high-volume conditions.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

US

University of Applied Sciences

Bachelor of Laws, Law

2014 - 2019

Activities and societies: Compliance & Legal Intern (2016–2017)

Completed a Bachelor of Laws program focusing on legal principles and practical regulatory compliance between 2014 and 2019.

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