Lawyer / Attorney / Counsel - Junior / Senior / Lead

Catalyst Labs
Palo Alto, CA
Category Operations
Job Description
Role Overview

We are a leading talent agency with a specialized vertical in Legal, Regulatory Compliance, and Corporate Governance. We collaborate directly with General Counsels, Chief Compliance Officers, and Heads of Legal across various industries. Our clients are shaping the next decade of regulatory risk management, data governance, and fintech compliance.

What You Will Do

As a Lawyer / Attorney / Counsel, you will advise, interpret, and execute legal and compliance frameworks in live business environments. You will have hands-on experience with at least one major area of specialization, such as Corporate / Commercial, Real Estate, or Finance / Fintech / Payments Compliance.

Why It Might Be a Fit

We are looking for professionals with demonstrated experience in reputable law firms, in-house legal departments, regulatory bodies, or top financial/technology institutions. You will have strong research, drafting, and advisory skills, with 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

Benefits

  • Strong relationships with General Counsels, CCOs, and executive leadership
  • Direct communication channels with actual 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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