Lawyer / Attorney / Counsel - Junior / Senior / Lead

Requirements

• Proven experience advising, interpreting, or executing legal and compliance frameworks in live business environments (beyond purely academic or theoretical exposure).
• 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 (GDPR / CCPA / global privacy)
• Securities & Investment Regulation
• Digital Assets / Web3 Regulatory (SEC, CFTC, FCA, MAS frameworks)
• 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.
• Recruiters who understand the difference between regulatory interpretation and regulatory implementation.
• Confidentiality and privacy throughout the recruitment process.
• Support refining your resume for the roles we shortlist you for.
• Direct communication channels with actual hiring managers and decision-makers.
• Insight on compensation structures across jurisdictions, including equity-linked roles, regulatory premium roles, and hybrid legal-compliance leadership tracks.