Lawyer / Attorney / Counsel - Junior / Senior / Lead

Catalyst Labs
Charlotte, NC
Category Legal
Job Description
Role Overview

Catalyst Labs is a talent agency with a specialized vertical in Legal, Regulatory Compliance, and Corporate Governance. We collaborate with General Counsels, Chief Compliance Officers, and Heads of Legal across various industries. We're looking for pre/post-bar Legal and Compliance professionals with demonstrated experience in reputable law firms, in-house legal departments, regulatory bodies, or top financial/technology institutions.

What You Will Do

You will 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

This role is a fit for 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.

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

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
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