Who’s Hiring, What They’re Paying, and More

Happy Saturday - here's this week's digest with the latest Legal.io trends, insights, and updates to help you navigate your legal career!

Which legal roles are in demand, who’s hiring, and what are they paying? Our Q2 2025 Compensation & Hiring Report answers these questions with fresh data from our Salary Insights tool and In-House Job Board. Inside you’ll find:

• 💰 Base, bonus, and equity breakdowns by role
• 🏢 RTO trends: On-Site / Hybrid / Remote data by role
• 📍 The metro areas with the highest pay

Whether you’re hiring or exploring new opportunities, this report helps you make smarter, more informed decisions.

👉 DOWNLOAD THE REPORT HERE

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Anthropic’s $13bn Raise Signals Shifting Ground for Legal AI - Anthropic’s $13bn Series F at a $183bn valuation highlights its legal AI momentum, alongside a critical copyright settlement with major implications for the sector.

FTC Retreats from Defending Worker Noncompete Ban - The FTC under new leadership is dropping appeals to defend the Biden-era noncompete ban, signaling a regulatory shift with implications for employers and in-house counsel.

ABA Task Force Urges Lawyers To Take Oath Defending Democracy - The ABA’s Task Force for American Democracy recommends expanding attorney oaths to include commitments to democracy and the rule of law amid declining public trust.

California Bill Targets Non-lawyer Ownership in Law Firms - California lawmakers advance bill restricting lawyers from fee-sharing with ABS firms owned by non-lawyers, raising questions on ethics and innovation.

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