I focus on compliance, governance and legal operations in structured environments where procedural accuracy and regulatory control are critical.
Rachelle Sarkis
@rachellesarkis
Legal Operations & Compliance specialist focused on governance, regulatory workflows, and structured documentation control.
What I'm looking for
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
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.
Consular Officer
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Oct 2024 - Dec 2024 (2 months)
Processed passport and travel document applications and conducted identity verification using government registry systems while ensuring compliance with regulatory, security, and data-protection standards for time-critical cases.
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.
Assistant Company Secretary
Allens
Jan 2023 - Jul 2023 (6 months)
Supported statutory filing processes and corporate governance documentation, monitored regulatory deadlines to ensure timely submissions, and improved documentation workflows to reduce procedural risk.
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.
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.
Compliance & Legal Intern
DAS Legal Expenses Insurance
Jan 2016 - Dec 2017 (1 year 11 months)
Supported compliance and legal tasks, contributing to structured legal documentation, audit readiness, and understanding of public law and social benefits regulatory frameworks.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
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.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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