Legal Operations & Compliance Specialist (Governance, Policy & Risk)

Location
Portugal
Desired Salary
Unspecified
Work preference
Full Time
Joined
18 Feb 2026
Field / Industry
Legal & Compliance
Status: Actively looking
Relocation: No
Notice Period: Immediate

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About Me

Legal Operations and Compliance Specialist with experience across international law firms and government institutions. I manage high-volume regulated workflows, streamline documentation and billing processes, and strengthen governance frameworks in structured environments.

I specialize in policy implementation, procedural control, performance documentation, and risk mitigation. Recognized for independently identifying inefficiencies, formalizing operational standards, and improving cross-functional coordination between legal, finance, and compliance teams.

I operate with strong ownership, structured decision-making, and a systems-oriented mindset, ensuring scalable and audit-ready operations in high-accountability environments.

Skills

ComplianceProcess ImprovementRisk ManagementPerformance ManagementGDPREmployee RelationsData ProtectionLegal

Education

University of Applied Sciences Leiden
2014 - 2019

Bachelor of Law

Experience

Legal Secretary – Corporate & Real Estate @ K&L Gates
Jun - Sep 2025

Identified structural inefficiencies in billing and documentation workflows and independently initiated process redesign initiatives. Re-structured billing tracking and compliance documentation systems, significantly reducing backlog and improving billing timeliness. Standardised internal administrative processes to improve accuracy, visibility, and workflow consistency. Developed a structured operational handbook to formalise procedures and ensure continuity for future role holders. Strengthened coordination between legal, billing, and compliance functions to enhance operational efficiency. Contributed to measurable improvement in billing output, recognised at partner level.

Legal Education Program Administrator @ Allens
Nov 2023 - Sep 2024

Owned and managed a structured Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program for legal professionals. Led end-to-end planning and coordination of training sessions, ensuring compliance with professional education requirements. Collected and analysed participant feedback to assess program effectiveness and identify improvement opportunities. Provided recommendations to leadership on curriculum development and long-term program optimisation. Maintained audit-ready training records and compliance tracking systems.

Consular Officer @ Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Oct - Dec 2024

Processed passport and travel document applications within strict legal and procedural frameworks. Conducted identity verification and documentation assessments using official government registry systems. Ensured full compliance with regulatory, security, and data-protection standards. Managed sensitive and time-critical cases with structured decision-making and escalation discipline.

Paralegal – Aviation & Transport Law @ AKD
Apr 2019 - Apr 2020

Managed a portfolio of approximately 2,000 active litigation cases involving major airline clients. Monitored court deadlines and ensured timely procedural filings, including extension requests to safeguard litigation timelines. Coordinated structured case documentation workflows across legal teams. Supported regulatory and litigation processes in national and international passenger claim matters. Maintained procedural accuracy under high-volume, time-sensitive conditions.

Assistant Company Secretary @ Allens
Jan - Jul 2023

Supported statutory filing processes and corporate governance documentation. Monitored regulatory deadlines and ensured timely compliance submissions. Maintained structured corporate records in alignment with governance standards. Improved documentation workflows to reduce procedural risk.

Income Consultant (Public Administration) @ Municipality of Rotterdam
Feb 2021 - Jan 2022

Assessed statutory eligibility cases under the Dutch Participation Act within defined legal frameworks. Conducted in-person financial reviews and documentation audits to verify lawful entitlement to social assistance. Led structured face-to-face case meetings, communicating complex decisions including benefit reductions, terminations, and recovery obligations. Identified procedural irregularities and escalated suspected fraud cases in line with regulatory protocols. Maintained audit-ready case documentation supporting internal review and compliance oversight.

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