Lawyer / Attorney / Counsel - Junior / Senior / Lead

Catalyst Labs
Any Location, MD
Category Operations
Job Description
Catalyst Labs is a talent agency specializing in Legal, Regulatory Compliance, and Corporate Governance. They collaborate with clients' in-house legal teams and offer opportunities for Legal and Compliance professionals with demonstrated experience. They prioritize confidentiality and direct communication with hiring managers.

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: 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.
  • 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.

Benefits

  • Strong relationships with General Counsels, CCOs, and executive leadership
  • Confidentiality and direct communication with hiring managers
  • Refining of resume for shortlisted roles
  • Insight on compensation structures across jurisdictions
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