Legal roles blending law with technology and product grew about 99% in early 2026, outpacing overall hiring - but the newer titles remain a small, still-emerging slice of the market.
Introducing panel management as part of Legal.io's expanded Enterprise Platform. It gives legal teams a centralized view of their approved firms, making it easier for attorneys to find the right counsel and for operations teams to benchmark and oversee rates.
Legal operations professionals are focusing on data transparency, practical AI integration and role evolution as the function becomes more central to corporate legal strategy in 2026.
The latest U.S. employment report shows continued job growth in legal services, even as broader labor market gains were revised downward, underscoring the sector’s resilience.
As artificial intelligence reshapes workflows and expectations, legal operations professionals must continuously evolve processes, skills and education to remain effective rather than rely on static training.
Legal.io CEO Pieter Gunst speaks with Henderson Lafond, Director of Legal Operations at Calm, diving into her career journey, lessons learned and the importance of going slow so you can go fast.
The General Counsel Report 2024 from FTI Technology + Relativity highlights the growing need for in-house Legal Ops professionals to manage increasing workloads and complex regulations.
