Lawyer / Attorney / Counsel - Junior / Senior / Lead

Catalyst Labs is a leading talent agency with a specialized vertical in Legal, Regulatory Compliance, and Corporate Governance. We operate deeply inside our clients' hiring processes, collaborating with General Counsels, Chief Compliance Officers, and Heads of Legal across Tier 1 Law firms, VC-backed startups, and global corporations.

What You Will Do

Advise, interpret, or execute legal and compliance frameworks in live business environments, with a strong understanding of core legal fundamentals such as regulatory interpretation, contract structuring, governance controls, and risk assessment.

Why It Might Be a Fit

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 in emerging regulatory areas such as AI governance, algorithmic transparency, digital identity, or cybersecurity law is also welcome.

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
• Strong research, drafting, and advisory skills
• Experience mentoring junior staff, leading cross-functional compliance initiatives, or partnering with executive stakeholders

Benefits

• Strong relationships with General Counsels, CCOs, and executive leadership
• Direct communication channels with hiring managers and decision-makers
• Insight on compensation structures across jurisdictions
• Equity-linked roles, regulatory premium roles, and hybrid legal-compliance leadership tracks