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.
The milestone makes Legal.io one of the largest in-house legal communities in the world, with growth accelerating across every measure: members, enterprise customers, and global reach.
Snap is hiring Munger Tolles partner Zachary Briers as general counsel, reinforcing deep outside-counsel ties as Michael O’Sullivan exits after eight years marked by heavy litigation and regulatory scrutiny.
US law firms are adjusting their hiring strategies, reducing summer associate roles and recruiting earlier to secure top talent, amidst economic fluctuations.