Our legal recruiters directory lists 360+ US attorney recruiters and legal search firms, with every US office, so you can search by city, state or firm name. Each listing is checked against the firm’s own website. Many of these recruiters place lawyers in-house, from corporate counsel to general counsel; pair your search with our in-house counsel jobs and general counsel jobs.
Major, Lindsey & Africa
Biography
Major, Lindsey & Africa (MLA) is a global legal recruiting firm. It places lawyers and legal professionals with corporations and law firms, including general counsel, in-house legal department, compliance and board searches, and law firm partner and associate moves.
In their words: “We are the global navigators of legal careers. Our legal recruiting services match law firms and corporations with elite lawyers and legal professionals.”
Source: Major, Lindsey & Africa Website
At a glance
- Offices: the firm says it has over 200 recruiters across 27 locations worldwide; US offices include New York, Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago and Dallas
- History: over 40 years in legal recruiting, according to the firm
- Volume: the firm reports 1,272 placements in 2025
- Research: MLA publishes widely cited compensation surveys of partners and in-house counsel
Legal roles recruited
- General counsel, chief legal officer, deputy GC and other in-house legal roles
- Compliance and board members
- Law firm partners, practice groups and associates
- Interim and contract legal talent
Who they recruit for
Corporations (public, private and private equity-backed) and law firms worldwide.
Best fit for senior candidates: general counsel and deputy GC searches are typically retained by the hiring company. Browse current general counsel jobs, deputy general counsel jobs and in-house counsel jobs.