Associate, Legal, Compliance & Government Affairs

Spencer Stuart

. Participate in client kick-off meetings and help develop position specifications, search strategies, and target company lists .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-Level💰 $100,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong project management skills and the ability to effectively communicate with clients and stakeholders in a fast-paced, client-oriented environment. Proficient in utilizing research tools and methodologies to identify candidates and provide market insights.

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Client-Facing ExperienceProject Management SkillsExcellent Communication SkillsResearch Tool ProficiencyLegal and Compliance Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementCandidate ValidationMarket ResearchPosition Specification DevelopmentClient Representation

Soft Skills

CommunicationOrganizational SkillsStakeholder Relationship ManagementAdaptabilityTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

CapIQZoomInfoPitchBookLinkedIn

Certifications & Qualifications

Undergraduate DegreePostgraduate Degree or JD

Industry Keywords

Executive SearchLegalComplianceGovernment AffairsProfessional Services

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Participate in client kick-off meetings and help develop position specifications, search strategies, and target company lists
Gather industry and target-company information and identify potential prospects and sources
Represent clients effectively in the marketplace and discuss opportunities with relevant executives
Validate potential candidates through reference and source calls
Partner with Consultants to develop and present qualified candidate slates
Provide industry trends, market findings, candidate reactions, and compensation data to advance searches
Prepare position specifications, candidate presentations, and reference reports using the Firm's assessment methodology
Communicate search developments accurately with Consultants and Executive Assistants
Prepare organized information for client updates and meetings
Monitor relevant functional activities and management changes and share market developments
Expand the firm's candidate pool and maintain current assignment, company, and candidate information in the proprietary database
Contribute to new-business inquiries and business-development initiatives
Participate in local, practice, and firm-wide initiatives and share practice information
Manage multiple search projects, deadlines, candidate development, stakeholder relationships, and market research

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of progressive, client-facing experience in a law firm (associate or paralegal), executive search firm or related professional services environment
Ideally, experience and interest in legal, compliance, and government affairs
Advancement of skills and knowledge evidenced through promotion or tenure
Superior project management skills in a high-performance environment with multiple projects and competing demands
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Undergraduate degree required
Postgraduate degree or JD a plus
Ability to manage high volumes of work and competing priorities
Ability to work in a fast-paced, client-oriented environment
Ability to use relevant internal and external research sources, including CapIQ, ZoomInfo, PitchBook, and LinkedIn
Commitment to the firm's values, culture, and Code of Conduct

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based discretionary bonus
Excellent healthcare benefits