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Why demand for employment lawyers in the UK and Europe is surging in 2025-2026

Posted March 23, 2026

Over the past nine to twelve months, demand for employment lawyers has increased markedly across both private practice and in‑house teams in the UK and Europe. This is not a short‑term spike driven by cyclical hiring. It reflects a broader structural shift in how organisations manage people risk, compliance and workforce change, a trend increasingly […]

The role of venture capital in North America’s energy transition – and the impact on legal hiring

Posted March 20, 2026

We’ve already discussed how the North American energy transition and AI driven infrastructure will reshape legal hiring, but what role does venture capital (VC) play in this scenario? VC has become a central force accelerating North America’s energy transition, transforming research breakthroughs into commercial energy solutions. Global clean‑energy investment reached record levels in 2024 and continued rising […]

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How General Counsel in the Netherlands are building AI-ready legal teams

Posted March 9, 2026

Across the Netherlands, artificial intelligence is more than a technology conversation. For General Counsel, it has become a structural and workforce question. As organisations review how automation and legal tech fit into their operations, many are doing so at different speeds. This reflects the uneven pace of AI adoption across the Dutch legal market. This shift is happening against a complex backdrop. Parts of […]

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How AI is reshaping legal leadership in private equity

Posted March 3, 2026

Private equity has always been defined by value creation under pressure. Tight timelines, imperfect information and high‑conviction decision‑making are not new dynamics. What has changed is the speed at which those dynamics now play out. Artificial intelligence has not altered the fundamentals of private equity. It has accelerated them. Across funds and portfolio companies alike, […]

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Hiring employment counsel in 2026: What financial services leaders need

Posted March 1, 2026

Financial services organisations, both listed and privately owned, are navigating one of the most active and complex deal environments seen in many years. M&A activity has accelerated, operating models are being re‑engineered and expectations on legal, people and governance teams have grown significantly. Consolidation continues across banking, insurance, asset and wealth management, fintech and payments, […]

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How the North American energy transition and AI driven infrastructure will reshape legal hiring

Posted February 12, 2026

North America’s shift toward cleaner energy systems, coupled with the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, is transforming how organisations operate across the energy, technology and industrial sectors. These shifts, driven by national and provincial/state climate policies, private investment, workforce growth and emerging technologies, are also reshaping the legal hiring landscape. Companies throughout the region will need broader, deeper and more specialized […]

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Legal hiring in Canada: trends, pressures, and opportunities for 2026 and beyond

Posted February 10, 2026

The Canadian legal hiring market continues to evolve rapidly, reflected in rising legal job postings across provinces including Ontario, Quebec, Alberta, and British Columbia, as well as major cities such as Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Ottawa, and Calgary. Employers are competing for highly skilled legal talent across law firms (LLPs), in-house legal teams, and hybrid practice environments. As organisations […]

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Does a Chief Legal Officer need IPO experience for a successful IPO? What the data tells us

Posted January 8, 2026

This article has been co-authored by Dylan Marvin, Chief Customer Officer and former Chief Legal Officer at Cision, to explore whether prior IPO experience truly predicts better outcomes, or if the data tells a different story. Does prior IPO experience actually matter? A company’s Initial Public Offering (IPO) is the culmination of many years of […]

How M&A deals and AI are influencing US in-house legal hiring

Posted December 8, 2025

Shifts in deal activity, developments in artificial intelligence and evolving compensation expectations are influencing how companies hire in the United States. Recent insights from Jon Coles and John Spinosa highlight how legal teams are preparing for 2026, what skills are becoming more sought after and how both employers and candidates can adapt to a fast-moving […]

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Hiring senior in-house legal leaders for private equity-backed businesses

Posted November 27, 2025

Private equity-backed businesses operate at pace. They scale fast, execute complex transactions and manage demanding stakeholders, all while preparing for eventual exit. In this environment, a senior in-house legal leader isn’t just a safeguard; they are a commercial partner shaping value creation within the wider leadership team. Whether you need a General Counsel (GC), Chief Legal […]

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The art of hiring interim in-house Lawyers in private equity

Posted November 12, 2025

Private equity firms operate in fast-paced, high-stakes environments where timing, precision, and adaptability are critical. Whether supporting portfolio companies through growth phases, preparing for IPOs, or navigating exits, legal expertise must be both strategic and scalable. Hiring interim in-house Lawyers, particularly General Counsel (GCs), offers a compelling solution by delivering technical acumen without the overhead […]

Healthcare M&A in the US: Strategic shifts and the rising demand for General Counsel talent

Posted October 31, 2025

The US healthcare industry is booming, driven by a surge in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity. From hospital systems consolidating to private equity firms targeting specialty practices, the landscape is being reshaped by strategic M&A deals aimed at improving operational efficiency, expanding market share and adapting to evolving care models. This wave of dealmaking is […]

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