Lawyer / Attorney / Counsel - Junior / Senior / Lead
Catalyst Labs is a talent agency with a specialized vertical in Legal, Regulatory Compliance, and Corporate Governance. We operate as an embedded extension of our clients' executive and in-house legal teams, collaborating directly with General Counsels, Chief Compliance Officers, Partners, and Heads of Legal across Tier 1 law firms, VC-backed startups, high-growth technology firms, investment entities, financial institutions, and global corporations and consultancies. This is a general expression of interest — by submitting your CV, you will be considered for upcoming roles with our clients.
Who Can Apply
We are looking for pre/post bar Legal and Compliance professionals with demonstrated experience within reputable law firms, in-house legal departments, regulatory bodies, or top financial/technology institutions. Experience ranges from early-career associates, compliance analysts, and paralegals to senior counsels, leads, and director-level professionals.
Locations
Most of our client base is concentrated in California, New York, Washington D.C., London, and select hubs across Europe.
General Requirements
- Proven experience advising, interpreting, or executing legal and compliance frameworks in live business environments (beyond purely academic or theoretical exposure).
- Background in a respected law firm, a top-tier corporate legal team, a regulated financial institution, or a high-caliber compliance function.
- Strong understanding of core legal fundamentals such as regulatory interpretation, contract structuring, governance controls, and risk assessment.
- Hands-on experience with at least one major area of specialization:
- Corporate / Commercial
- Real Estate
- Venture capital / Private equity / M&A
- Employment & Labor
- Finance / Fintech / Payments Compliance
- Regulatory Compliance
- Data Privacy (GDPR / CCPA / global privacy)
- Securities & Investment Regulation
- Digital Assets / Web3 Regulatory (SEC, CFTC, FCA, MAS frameworks)
- Anti-Money Laundering / KYC / Sanctions
- Internal Investigations / Litigation
- Familiarity with modern compliance and legal operations workflows:
- Policy drafting & governance frameworks
- Risk assessment methodologies
- Compliance monitoring systems
- Contract lifecycle management
- Regulatory reporting
- Cross-border entity compliance
- Experience interacting with regulators, auditors, external counsel, or internal leadership is highly valued.
- Professionals with experience in emerging regulatory areas such as AI governance, algorithmic transparency, digital identity, or cybersecurity law are also welcome.
- Strong research, drafting, and advisory skills, with the ability to translate complex regulatory obligations into actionable guidance for business teams.
- Experience mentoring junior staff, leading cross-functional compliance initiatives, or partnering with executive stakeholders is an advantage.
- Candidates with a track record of impactful cases, regulatory submissions, process improvements, policy frameworks, or crisis-management contributions will stand out.
Why Work With Us
- Take advantage of strong relationships we've built with General Counsels, CCOs, and executive leadership.
- Work with recruiters who understand the difference between regulatory interpretation and regulatory implementation.
- We prioritize your confidentiality and privacy throughout the recruitment process.
- No spamming.
- Support refining your resume for the roles we shortlist you for.
- Direct communication channels: bypass gatekeepers and speak directly with actual hiring managers and decision-makers.
- Insight on compensation structures across jurisdictions, including equity-linked roles, regulatory premium roles, and hybrid legal-compliance leadership tracks.