Legal Recruitment Solutions for a Global Hospitality Organization

A global hospitality organization sought to strengthen its legal team amid rapid growth and a number of leadership changes. The initial engagement focused on recruiting a high-impact legal professional to support a busy executive, laying the groundwork for a trusted partnership. Over the following decade, Major, Lindsey & Africa became the organization’s preferred legal recruiting partner, successfully placing numerous attorneys who have contributed to long-term stability and leadership within the company.

The Challenge

A leading hospitality company faced ongoing challenges in building a highperforming legal team. A number of leadership transitions and organizational complexity made recruitment difficult. Internal skepticism about HR’s ability to fill certain legal roles added to the challenge. The COVID-19 pandemic further disrupted hiring, creating uncertainty in the travel sector and pausing recruitment efforts.

The Solution

Major, Lindsey & Africa developed strong relationships across the organization, gaining deep insight into company culture and business priorities. After two successful initial placements, MLA became the client’s preferred recruiting partner, completing numerous searches for a variety of legal roles over the next decade. The team focused on delivering candidates who not only met technical requirements but also fit the organization’s culture, resulting in high retention and career advancement. MLA remained flexible and responsive, resuming searches as the industry recovered from pandemic-related disruptions.

The Results

• Multiple successful placements, including candidates who advanced to key leadership roles.
• Established MLA as the client’s go-to legal recruiting partner for nearly every opening over a decade.
• Enhanced team stability and performance, with many placements remaining at the company for years.
• Demonstrated adaptability and loyalty, fostering a long-term, mutually supportive relationship.