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About Us

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.

We collaborate directly with General Counsels Chief Compliance Officers Partners and Heads of Legal across Tier 1 Law firms VCbacked startups high-growth technology firms investment entities financial institutions and global corporations and consultancies. Our clients are shaping the next decade of regulatory risk management data governance fintech compliance cross-border structuring and digital asset regulation.

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. This is a general / expression of interest therefore by submitting your CV you will be considered for upcoming roles with our clients.

Locations : Most of our client base is concentrated in California New York Washington D.C. London and select hubs across Europe.

Who Can Apply : 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 : From early-career associates compliance analysts paralegals to senior counsels leads and director-level professionals.

General Requirements by Role :

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

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.

Why Work With Us

Take advantage of strong relationships weve built with General Counsels CCOs and executive leadership.

Work with recruiters who understand the difference between regulatory interpretation and regulatory implementation.

We prioritize your confidentiality and privacy throughout the recruitment process.

No spamming.

Support refining your resume for the roles we shortlist you for.

Direct communication channels : bypass gatekeepers and speak directly 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.

Key Skills

Time Management,Microsoft Office,Communication skills,Computer Skills,Microsoft Word,Banking,Legal Research,Microsoft Powerpoint,Microsoft Excel,Underwriting,Phone Etiquette

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1