RESEARCH
Global Legal Market Conditions Report: Q2 2026
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Key themes explored in the report include:
- Targeted in-house hiring tied to defined business needs rather than broad team expansion
- Growing reliance on interim support and alternative legal service provider models to manage volatility and control costs
- Increased scrutiny of outside counsel spend and selective use of law firms for complex matters
- AI moving into day-to-day legal work, influencing efficiency, governance, and role design
- Elevated demand for GC and deputy GC roles driven by succession planning and leadership turnover
In-house legal teams across the globe are navigating rising workloads, regulatory complexity, and continued cost pressure, while hiring remains steady but highly targeted. The Q2 2026 Global Legal Market Conditions Report captures how legal departments are adapting through more deliberate hiring, increased flexibility, and evolving leadership priorities.
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