Junior/Senior/Lead Lawyer/Attorney/Counsel

Catalyst Labs
Mountain View, CA
Category Legal
Job Description
Role Overview

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. The role involves advising, interpreting, or executing legal and compliance frameworks in live business environments.

What You Will Do

You will have hands-on experience with at least one major area of specialization, such as Corporate/Commercial, Real Estate, Venture capital/Private equity/M&A, Employment & Labor, Finance/Fintech/Payments Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Data Privacy, Securities & Investment Regulation, Digital Assets/Web3 Regulatory, Anti-Money Laundering/KYC/Sanctions, Internal Investigations/Litigation.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Professionals with experience in emerging regulatory areas, strong research, drafting, and advisory skills, and the ability to translate complex regulatory obligations into actionable guidance for business teams will stand out. Experience mentoring junior staff, leading cross-functional compliance initiatives, or partnering with executive stakeholders is an advantage.

Requirements

  • 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
  • Familiarity with modern compliance and legal operations workflows
  • Experience interacting with regulators, auditors, external counsel, or internal leadership

Benefits

  • Strong relationships with General Counsels, CCOs, and executive leadership
  • Confidentiality and privacy throughout the recruitment process
  • Direct communication channels with actual hiring managers and decision-makers
  • Insight on compensation structures across jurisdictions
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