440
interim starts in 2024
interim starts in 2024
50+
dedicated interim recruiters globally
dedicated interim recruiters globally
Interim Legal Talent
On-Demand Legal Talent for an In-Demand World.
In today’s fast-paced business climate, law firms and corporate legal departments must be resourceful and responsive as they address their clients’ legal and business issues. MLA Interim Legal Talent has the capabilities and technology to engage overworked and under-supported law firms and corporate legal departments with on-demand and expert legal talent for project and assignment-based matters.
We have career-long relationships with experienced interim counsel and consulting lawyers who enjoy the challenge and flexibility of working engagement to engagement. After we take the time to discern your exact needs, our consultants across the U.S., Europe and Asia Pacific assess our global network of qualified legal and compliance professionals to introduce you to skilled experts who can join your team for as long as you need the extra support—whether that’s addressing workload for a challenging practice area, covering deal-based overflow for contracts and transactional matters, or on-boarding a team of consultants for a six-month due diligence project.
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Case Study
Publicly-traded, multi-billion dollar industrial manufacturing corporation seeks immediate interim general counsel to fill role.Publicly-traded, multi-billion dollar industrial manufacturing corporation seeks immediate interim general counsel to fill role.A publicly-traded, multi-billion dollar industrial manufacturing corporation was faced with the unforeseen and untimely departure of their long-time general counsel. Due to this departure, the CHRO and CSuite was faced with immediate decisions due to mounting litigation and lacked true internal options and only viewed costly yet reliable outside counsel relationships as their only resource.
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Put Yourself in Control of Your Career
Your legal career does not have to follow a conventional path. In fact, there are many avenues through which you can identify fulfilling career opportunities and meet your professional goals—one of which is through consulting and interim roles.
Whether you are seeking to add skills to your already extensive repertoire of experience, explore new industries and organizations or gain more work-life balance, consulting legal work puts you in control of your legal career. We work with the world’s leading law firms, global multinationals and listed companies, as well as boutique firms and start-ups to support their legal projects and provide on-demand legal talent. We are always looking to partner with subject-matter experts and career-oriented lawyers who we can call upon at a moment’s notice and connect with opportunities that will further their legal careers and benefit organizations around the world.
Whether you are seeking to add skills to your already extensive repertoire of experience, explore new industries and organizations or gain more work-life balance, consulting legal work puts you in control of your legal career. We work with the world’s leading law firms, global multinationals and listed companies, as well as boutique firms and start-ups to support their legal projects and provide on-demand legal talent. We are always looking to partner with subject-matter experts and career-oriented lawyers who we can call upon at a moment’s notice and connect with opportunities that will further their legal careers and benefit organizations around the world.
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Privacy Law Expertise On-DemandPrivacy Law Expertise On-DemandIn today's world, companies are dealing with more cybersecurity and privacy challenges than ever before, from data breaches to evolving privacy policies, M&A due diligence, and regulatory investigations. To tackle these complex issues, General Counsel, Chief Privacy Officers, and Chief Technology Officers are turning to interim counsel and privacy consultants through MLA Interim Legal Talent. MLA’s network of privacy pros helps businesses navigate the tricky landscape of international laws and regulations.
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Explore our current open interim opportunities and discover where your legal career can take you.
Insights
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The Critical Role of Integration in Lateral Hiring SuccessThe Critical Role of Integration in Lateral Hiring SuccessIntegration isn’t just a welcome gesture—it’s the foundation of lateral hiring success. In her latest article for Reuters Westlaw, Tina Cohen Nicol explores why thoughtful, personalized integration plans are essential for long-term retention and satisfaction. From onboarding to cultural connection, she outlines best practices that benefit both firms and new hires. A must-read for anyone involved in legal talent strategy.
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Lost time, Lost Talent: Why FS Firms Must Accelerate Interim Legal HiringLost time, Lost Talent: Why FS Firms Must Accelerate Interim Legal HiringChristian Worthy article in World Financial Review underscores a critical point: while demand for interim legal talent is surging, outdated hiring processes are holding companies back.
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The Case for Specialized Support in General Counsel SearchesThe Case for Specialized Support in General Counsel SearchesHiring a General Counsel (GC) isn’t just another item on the to-do list—it’s a pivotal decision that can shape how your company handles risk, regulation, and growth.
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