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UK and Ireland in-house legal recruitment market update Q3

Posted July 13, 2026

Contents Key insights Corporate and commercial, London Banking and financial services, London Interim, London Regional UK Ireland Corporate and commercial, London Q2 saw confidence continue to build across the in-house legal market, although hiring remained measured and highly strategic. Businesses continue to navigate economic uncertainty, evolving regulation and rapid technological change, but there was greater […]

How in-house legal recruitment is changing in Toronto

Posted July 8, 2026

Contents Share Key insights Toronto remains one of Canada’s most active legal hiring markets, but the conversation has shifted. The biggest challenge facing employers is no longer simply finding legal talent. It is understanding what experienced in-house lawyers want from their next role and adapting hiring strategies accordingly. Across Canada, legal teams are taking on […]

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How European regulatory change is reshaping legal hiring in private equity

Posted July 7, 2026

Contents Key insights European private equity has always operated across borders, but the challenges facing legal teams are changing. While navigating multiple jurisdictions remains important, the bigger issue for many investors, portfolio companies and management teams is preparing for a wave of regulatory developments that will shape transactions, governance and value creation over the coming […]

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What data centre investment means for infrastructure lawyers

Posted July 3, 2026

Contents Key insights Over the past decade, infrastructure investment has undergone a quiet but profound transformation. Traditionally anchored in assets such as roads, ports, and utilities, infrastructure funds are now allocating significant capital to digital assets: most notably, data centres. This shift has been driven by the exponential growth of cloud computing, artificial intelligence, streaming […]

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European in-house legal market update Q3

Posted July 1, 2026

Contents Key insights Speaking with clients and candidates across Europe this quarter, there is a clear sense that in-house legal teams are operating in a more complex and more visible environment than even a year ago. Shifting regulation, geopolitical pressure and ongoing economic uncertainty are reshaping both hiring priorities and the role of legal within […]

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Thinking around corners: a private equity GC’s view on anticipating risk

Posted June 25, 2026

Contents Key insights Nikki Newton sat down with Bryn Grassia Jones, General Counsel at Salica, to talk about the realities of operating as a GC in a VC and growth fund environment, and why the ability to anticipate risk, rather than simply react to it, has become one of the most important qualities in the […]

How Ontario’s pay transparency legislation is changing legal recruitment

Posted June 16, 2026

Contents Share Key insights Ontario’s new pay transparency requirements are set to change more than just job postings. For organizations investing in in-house legal recruitment, they are likely to influence hiring processes, candidate expectations and compensation conversations across the province. Introduced through the Working for Workers Four Act (Bill 149), the legislation requires Ontario employers to include a salary range or range […]

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The modern GC: culture, conduct and the judgement no one trains you for

Posted June 11, 2026

Contents Key insights The role of the general counsel is evolving in ways that are not always captured in formal job descriptions. While much attention has been given to the expanding scope of the role and the increasing regulatory burden, the more fundamental shift is subtler. Many of the most challenging aspects of being a […]

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The art of the exit: A guide for general counsels in PE‑backed businesses

Posted April 24, 2026

Exits are among the most intense and consequential moments in the life of a private equity‑backed business. They compress timelines, amplify scrutiny and place legal judgement at the centre of decision‑making, often alongside high expectations from sponsors, management teams and advisers. For General Counsels (GCs), the exit process is rarely just a transaction. It’s a […]

Why 2026 is a turning point for Europe’s in-house legal teams

Posted March 25, 2026

Legal departments across Europe are balancing complex geopolitical pressures, rapid digital transformation and rising expectations around ESG, data protection and sustainability. At the same time, organisations are reshaping their operating models, and legal leaders are redefining what effective legal work looks like in an AI-driven environment. According to LinkedIn, continental Europe has nearly 900,000 in-house […]

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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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