Lawyer / Attorney / Counsel - Junior / Senior / Lead

Catalyst Labs
Any Location, CA
Job Description
Role Overview

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 not as an external vendor, but as an embedded extension of their executive and in-house legal teams.

What You Will Do

We take pride in facilitating conversations that align with your technical legal expertise, your risk judgment, and your long-term trajectory in an increasingly complex regulatory landscape.

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.

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, 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

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
  • Support refining your resume for the roles we shortlist you for
  • Confidentiality and privacy throughout the recruitment process
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