Associate, Legal, Compliance & Government Affairs

Associate, Legal, Compliance & Government Affairs in San Francisco, California at SSI (U.S.) Inc. d/b/a

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$100000 - $130000
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Full-Time SSI (U.S.) Inc. d/b/a Spencer Stuart San Francisco, California, 94102, United States Posted on October 26, 2026 New job! Apply early to increase your chances of getting hired. Job Description Associate, Legal, Compliance & Government Affairs Spencer Stuart is seeking to recruit an experienced Associate for the Legal, Compliance & Government Affairs Practice focused on Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel, and other senior level positions. With direct exposure to a broad set of clients and leadership challenges, this Associate will help to identify high quality and diverse candidate slates through high-touch, relationship-driven, advisory discussions as an essential member of the search team. The Associate role combines research, project management, assessment, and relationship-building skills to deliver extraordinary service and value to Spencer Stuart clients. Successful candidates for the associate position will have a proven track record of strong project management ability, writing skills, results orientation, rigorous attention to details, intellectual curiosity, and ideally an understanding of the legal sector. The associate will enjoy the challenge of working internally with a variety of consultants, and externally with diverse, senior-level executives and board members as both clients and candidates. The associate will ideally be based in Boston, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, or Washington DC. There is an expectation of being in the office for a minimum of two days a week. In the early stages, it will be beneficial for the individual to spend more time in the office to build relationships, engage with colleagues and participate in the local office community
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to: Legal, Compliance & Government Affairs Practice Leader Consultants (on an assignment basis) Other key relationships: Associate Practice Leader Market Leader Analysts, Associates, Senior Associates, and Consultants Executive Engagement Administrators (EEAs) Talent Partner
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Contribute actively to the start-up phase of each search by participating in client kick-off meetings with the Consultant and assisting in the development of the position specification, search strategy and target list of companies. Gather relevant information regarding the appropriate industries and target companies. Identify potential prospects and sources and represent the client effectively in the marketplace, discussing the opportunity with relevant executives. Validate potential candidates through reference and source calls. Partner with the Consultant to develop and present a slate of qualified candidates to each client. Anticipate what needs to drive the search to closure and be prepared to supply additional information, such as related industry/segment trends, market findings, reaction to the opportunity, compensation data, etc., gained during the course of a search. Contribute to the preparation of position specifications, candidate presentations and reference reports adhering to the Firms assessment methodology. Communicate effectively with the Consultant and Executive Assistant, and remain fully abreast of search developments, in order to communicate accurately and credibly regarding the assignment. Prepare organized information for client updates/meetings by teaming with the Consultant and the Executive Assistant. Provide an informed perspective on prospects/candidates and how they match against the key selection criteria. Be aware of activities and management changes in the relevant function; keep team members apprised of relevant developments in the marketplace. Add to the firms candidate pool expertise by continually identifying and introducing new talent to the firm. Ensure that up-to-date assignment, company and candidate information during the course of an assignment is always available for colleagues, by leveraging technology and information from the firms state-of-the-art, proprietary database. Contribute to responses to inquiries for new business, as well as business development initiatives. Be willing and proactive about contributing to local, practice or firm-wide initiatives. Coordinate and share practice related information with colleagues for potentially broader distribution.
IDEAL EXPERIENCE
3+ years of progressive, client-facing experience in a law firm (associate or paralegal), executive search firm or related professional services environment; ideally will have experience and interest in legal, compliance, and government affairs Advancement of skills and knowledge evidenced through promotion or tenure Superior project management skills demonstrated through experience working in a high-performance environment where multiple projects and competing demands are the norm Excellent communication skills shown through clear, structured and concise written and verbal presentation Undergraduate degree required, postgraduate degree or JD a plus
CRITICAL CAPABILITIES FOR SUCCESS
Successful Associates are typically individuals who are driven, intellectually curious, high performing, and collaborative. They are able to manage a high volume of work and multiple competing priorities without losing quality or momentum; energized by a fast paced and client-oriented environment and challenging assignments; highly motivated, resourceful and willing to roll up their sleeves; someone who asks thoughtful questions, learns quickly and actively seeks feedback and opportunities to improve. They care about what motivates people and understand that strong leaders have real impact on organizations. Project Management Plans, manages and drives own efforts to identify and develop a slate of quality candidates as measured by consultant, client and candidate feedback. The successful Associate will do this while handling multiple projects with competing deadlines, working with individuals who have differing styles, and managing challenging expectations: Takes an end-to-end view of each project and the required resources; works at pace and with attention to detail while managing competing deadlines and priorities; has a sense of urgency. Understands the search process (from internal kick-off to referencing); asks questions to understand; and is proactive. Works on multiple projects; meets deadlines and is resilient under pressure; delivers on commitments on time or notifies as early as possible if deadlines will slip. Demonstrates enthusiasm, tenacity and intellectual curiosity; action-oriented; deals with problems immediately. Exhibits a strong work ethic, with a results-focused and flexible approach to project management. Candidate Development Develops qualified and interested candidates for portfolio of searches. A successful Associate will develop excellence in search strategy to build strong contact management lists: Observes and asks questions to fully understand the issue; synthesizes information from a variety of internal/external sources, despite possibly having ambiguous or incomplete information. Gathers relevant data from a variety of sources, including views gathered through Third Party Sourcing (TPS), to help determine broad capabilities, gaps, qualifications/fit; articulates reasons for fit to spec in a succinct manner. Determines priority of which potential candidates to approach. Adds meaningful notes on Quest, diligently uses the initial assessment feature. Credibility and Influence Communicates effectively both in writing and verbally; has "gravitas" (executive presence) and is able to build relationships. Able to hook candidates and convince consultants to meet them, building a strong internal brand: Interacts with a range of internal and external stakeholders and candidates with differing styles and egos, understanding and appreciating what is important to each. Becomes a credible and authentic professional by observing colleagues and emulating role models. Adapts verbal and written communications according to expectations for role and audience, specifically how to be confident, succinct, concise, prepared and professional. Market and Candidate Knowledge Obtains and incorporates knowledge to enhance client work in a meaningful way. Knows how to get information, effectively uses the available firm resources, developing and sharing candidate pool knowledge: Identifies executive movements in the market and updates Quest (ideally in real time) and colleagues; asks questions and shows interest in networking. Has a genuine interest in/curiosity about people and businesses; and has an understanding of businesses and their interrelationships. Understands how to identify and navigate the various relevant sources available (internal/proprietary and external such as CapIQ, ZoomInfo, Pitchbook, LinkedIn, etc.). Developing Self and Others Develops self and others; seeks and provides feedback, modifies own performance or behavior based on feedback. A successful Associate is constantly growing, learning and enhancing his/her skills and capabilities: Seeks and is open to feedback from colleagues, placing value on self-development efforts; seeks opportunities for growth. Is self-aware and open to changing ones own behavior. Firm Values Champions the Firms values, culture and Code of Conduct; engages, participates and collaborates with others. A successful Associate, who people like working with and who may over time also have a leadership role: Accepts others opinions and encourages teamwork. Brings cultural awareness and sensitivity to each interaction with colleagues. Participates actively and contributes to internal activities; engages with office and practice. Total compensation for this role includes several components, including a generous performance-based discretionary bonus, excellent healthcare benefits, and a starting base salary range of $100,000-$130,000. Spencer Stuart is a proud equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to non-discrimination without regard to actual or perceived race, ethnicity, creed, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), national origin, immigration status, ancestry, age, marital status, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. Scan to Apply Just scan this QR code to apply from your phone. 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