Lawyer / Attorney / Counsel - Junior / Senior / Lead

About the Role

Catalyst Labs is seeking Legal and Compliance professionals at various levels (Junior, Senior, Lead) to join our talent network. This is a general expression of interest, and by submitting your CV, you will be considered for upcoming roles with our clients across Tier 1 law firms, VC-backed startups, high-growth technology firms, investment entities, financial institutions, and global corporations.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities will vary based on the specific role and level but generally include:

• Advising, interpreting, or executing legal and compliance frameworks in live business environments.
• Drafting policies, governance frameworks, and regulatory submissions.
• Conducting risk assessments and implementing compliance monitoring systems.
• Managing contract lifecycle and regulatory reporting.
• Interacting with regulators, auditors, external counsel, and internal leadership.
• Leading cross-functional compliance initiatives and mentoring junior staff.

Requirements

• Proven experience within reputable law firms, in-house legal departments, regulatory bodies, or top financial/technology institutions.
• Strong understanding of core legal fundamentals such as regulatory interpretation, contract structuring, governance controls, and risk assessment.
• Hands-on experience in at least one major area of specialization (e.g., Corporate/Commercial, Real Estate, Venture Capital, Employment & Labor, Finance/Fintech, Regulatory Compliance, Data Privacy, Securities Regulation, Digital Assets, Anti-Money Laundering, Internal Investigations).
• Familiarity with modern compliance and legal operations workflows.
• Experience in emerging regulatory areas (e.g., AI governance, cybersecurity law) is a plus.
• Strong research, drafting, and advisory skills.
• Ability to translate complex regulatory obligations into actionable business guidance.

Qualifications

• Pre / post bar Legal and Compliance professionals.
• Experience ranging from early-career associates to senior counsels and director-level professionals.
• Track record of impactful cases, regulatory submissions, process improvements, or crisis management contributions is advantageous.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Leadership and mentoring skills for senior roles.

Why Work With Us?

• Strong relationships with General Counsels, CCOs, and executive leadership.
• Recruiters who understand the nuances of regulatory interpretation and implementation.
• Confidentiality and privacy throughout the recruitment process.
• No spamming.
• Resume refinement support for shortlisted roles.
• Direct communication with hiring managers and decision-makers.
• Insight into compensation structures, including equity-linked and regulatory premium roles.

Locations

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