Recruitment of CLOs, Legal Directors, Compliance Leaders & Specialists
15+ years
in the Executive Search market
- Partnerships with 150+ companies, including 15+ Forbes-listed companies
- Recruitment experience across 15 countries
- We rank among the leading Executive Search agencies
Executive & Specialist Recruitment in Legal & Compliance
Our search coverage: Russia, the CIS, Europe, the Americas, the Middle East and Asia
Legal and compliance functions protect the business, manage risk and promote transparency.
Companies need leaders who can:
- protect the business against legal risks,
- build effective compliance frameworks,
- oversee corporate legal matters and government relations,
- reduce legal and regulatory risks,
- create shareholder value through transparent and sustainable processes.
We recruit Chief Legal Officers, Legal Directors, Heads of Compliance, practice leaders and specialists across key legal areas.
Recruitment Across Legal & Compliance Functions
Corporate Law & M&A • Contract Law • Litigation & Arbitration • Regulatory Compliance, AML & Sanctions • Tax Law • Employment Law • Intellectual Property & IT Law • Anti-Corruption & Antitrust Compliance • International Law • Maritime Law • International & Russian Law Firms
Executive, Management & Specialist Recruitment in Legal & Compliance
Executive Search (C-level)
Chief Legal Officer (CLO) Vice President of Legal Chief Compliance Officer Government Relations Director Director of Corporate Law & M&A Head of Legal Director of Regulatory Compliance Head of Litigation Head of Compliance
Management & Specialist Recruitment in Legal
Head of Corporate Law Practice Head of Contract Law Head of Litigation Compliance Manager Senior Legal Counsel Tax Lawyer Employment Lawyer Intellectual Property Lawyer International Law Specialist Risk & Compliance Manager
Recruitment by Industry
Manufacturing
Automotive • Machinery Manufacturing • Metalworking • Chemicals • Robotics (Legged and Humanoid Robots)
IT & Digital
SaaS • Artificial Intelligence (AI) • Cybersecurity • DevOps • Systems Architecture • API Integration
Logistics & Transport
Third-Party Logistics (3PL) • Last-Mile Delivery • Multimodal Logistics • Warehousing & Supply Chain Systems
Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology
Leaders in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing • Biotechnology • Healthcare Networks
Energy & Mining
Executives and specialists in oil and gas, energy and processing industries
E-Commerce, FinTech & EdTech
Product Management • Platforms • Growth • Agile • Risk Management • AI-Based Learning • User Journeys
Retail & FMCG
Food & Non-Food Retail • Retail Chain Management • Category Management
Consulting & Investments
Strategy & Financial Consulting • Private Equity • M&A • Family Offices
HoReCa
Restaurant Chains • Hotels • Foodservice
Construction & Real Estate Development
Leaders in Project Management • Real Estate Development • Procurement
Agriculture & Agribusiness
Agribusiness • Processing • Production Management
Media, Digital & Advertising
Creative Agencies • Media Groups • Advertising Platforms • Digital Production • Content Marketing • Performance Marketing & Events
International search for legal and compliance leaders
Russia: Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Central Russia, Northwestern Russia, the Volga region, the Urals, Siberia, Southern Russia and the Russian Far East
CIS: Kazakhstan, Belarus, Uzbekistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan
International projects: Europe, Asia, the Americas and the Middle East
Top 10
recruitment agencies in MoscowWhat M-Choice Clients Receive
- A team of partners and consultants — support at every stage
- Access to executives capable of driving strategic growth and business resilience
- Industrial talent market insights and advice
- Talent mapping and compensation benchmarking
- Employer brand representation: we communicate your company’s values and strengthen its appeal to candidates.
- End-to-end support, from search and assessment to the executive’s first day and integration into the new team.
M-Choice’s Approach to Executive Recruitment
We build leadership teams equipped to meet future business challenges. We work through long-term partnerships, treating each recruitment project as an investment in your business’s resilience.
Upon request, we provide:
- a company presentation outlining our experience and approach;
- recruitment case studies;
- a customized proposal tailored to your specific business needs.
Case Studies
Search for top executives and key specialists
Russia's largest classifieds platform, an IT sector leader: 10,000+ employees — ForbesWe recruited an HR Director and leaders in FP&A, business development, marketing and e-commerce, strengthening the team in key roles.
A leading IT solutions developer for the banking sector, part of the VTB ecosystem (22,000 employees, Forbes)We recruited the Academy CEO, HR Director, IoT Director, digital transformation leaders, and heads of compensation and benefits, communications and Agile.
One of Russia's largest retailers, a chain of 27,000 stores (360,000 employees, Forbes)Filled top management positions: Deputy District Director, Head of Procurement, District CFO, Chief Operating Officer and key mid-level managers
A unique omnichannel food ecosystem with proprietary food technologies and food servicesSearch for a VP of Marketing, Brand Director, Head of SMM and Head of Training. Strengthened the brand and customer experience
Media Coverage and Articles
Client and Candidate ReviewsIn our RBC column, we share insights into recruiting executives and specialist talent.