Lawyer / Attorney / Counsel - Junior / Senior / Lead

About the role

Catalyst Labs seeks a Lawyer / Attorney / Counsel - Junior / Senior / Lead to join our dynamic team. This position offers opportunities to work closely with General Counsels, Chief Compliance Officers, Partners, and Heads of Legal across various sectors.

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.

General Requirements by Role

• Proven experience advising, interpreting, or executing legal and compliance frameworks in live business environments.
• 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

Experience

• 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.
• Proficiency in emerging regulatory areas such as AI governance, algorithmic transparency, digital identity, or cybersecurity law is a plus.

• 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.

Locations

Most of our client base is concentrated in California, New York, Washington D.C., London, and select hubs across Europe.