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

Building a Scalable Legal Function for a Technology- Focused Manufacturing Corporation

Explore how Major, Lindsey & Africa partnered with a technology-focused manufacturing company to help build a legal department that grew from a dozen to over 40 attorneys—enabling seamless support for complex transactions, compliance, and strategic initiatives worldwide.
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Building a Scalable Legal Function for a Technology- Focused Manufacturing Corporation

440
interim starts in 2024

50+
dedicated interim recruiters globally

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.

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Explore our current open interim opportunities and discover where your legal career can take you.

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Navigating Your Staffing Challenge

Backed by Major, Lindsey & Africa’s global network of legal experts, we will find the best-qualified, best-fitting talent for your organization every time.

Many clients view us as their trusted advisor and creative problem-solver, there for them before, during and after their flexible legal talent needs are met. That's likely because we are tenacious and work hard and run fast for their business; so much so that many feel as though they are our only focus.

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From in-house and law firm recruitment to legal advisory services, we provide total talent management
solutions to law firms and legal departments looking to navigate the road to success.

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Insights

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New Tech, New Demands – Taking the Lead on Transforming In-House Legal Teams

Jerry Temko shares insights on how legal teams can adapt to evolving expectations and talent priorities. From embracing innovation to fostering inclusive leadership, his perspective offers a roadmap for staying competitive in a rapidly changing legal landscape.
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New Tech, New Demands – Taking the Lead on Transforming In-House Legal Teams
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Boards Build Trust in Strategic GCs With ‘Pre-Mortems,’ Planning

Eskor Edem explains why boards should treat trust as an operating system, not an outcome. Learn how pre-mortems, structured executive sessions, and clear mandates can prevent credibility gaps and strengthen strategic alignment.
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Boards Build Trust in Strategic GCs With ‘Pre-Mortems,’ Planning
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The General Counsel: The Hidden Architect of Integrity in Luxury

In The European Business Review, Elena Bajada explores how GCs in the luxury industry are evolving from legal advisors to key architects of governance, ethics, and brand integrity. Their role now spans risk management and strategic decision-making—critical for protecting reputation and driving sustainable growth in a highly competitive market.
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The General Counsel: The Hidden Architect of Integrity in Luxury

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