Key Takeaways:

1. Strong Demand for Tech-Savvy Legal Talent: Both interim and permanent hiring remain robust across the tech sector, with companies seeking legal professionals skilled in commercial contracting, SaaS, data privacy, and AI-related legal work. Non-tech industries are also driving demand as they integrate technology and AI into their operations. 
2. AI and Regulatory Expertise Are Top Priorities: Legal teams are increasingly stretched by the expansion of AI, privacy, and regulatory workloads. There is a growing need for lawyers who can draft and negotiate technology and AI agreements, and who have expertise in evolving data privacy laws and compliance frameworks. 
3. Interim and Flexible Talent Models on the Rise: Companies are turning to interim legal talent and alternative legal service providers (ALSPs) to fill expertise gaps, manage workload spikes, and reduce costs. The “try before you buy” approach is gaining traction, especially for specialized and project-based roles. 
4. Remote and Hybrid Work Expands the Talent Pool: Remote flexibility remains a dominant trend, enabling organizations to access legal talent beyond traditional tech hubs. Hybrid arrangements are preferred for strategic or regulatory-sensitive roles, especially in EMEA and APAC regions. 
5. AI Governance and Legal Operations Drive Future Growth: AI governance is emerging as a new frontier of corporate accountability. Legal leaders are expected to leverage AI tools for efficiency, risk management, and compliance, while investing in legal operations talent and scalable frameworks to support business agility. 

As technology reshapes every industry, legal hiring in the tech sector remains strong—driven by rapid innovation, evolving regulations, and the growing impact of AI. Companies are seeking tech-savvy counsel to manage complex contracting, data privacy, and compliance challenges, while flexible talent models and remote work expand access to specialized expertise.

Our global Interim Legal Talent and In-House Counsel Recruiting teams share their latest observations and insights in the Global Technology In-House Market Conditions Report. Inside, you’ll find:

• General Market Trends
• Key Hiring Trends
• GC Compensation Trends
• Recruitment & Retention Challenge
• Technology & Innovation
• How GCs are Confronting Heavier Workloads
• US Government Impact: New Regulations, Tariffs, and More
• Legal Hiring Outlook for Q1 & Q2 2026