Legal.io

Legal.io is a Silicon Valley-based hiring platform that connects in-house legal departments with top-tier legal talent for contract, part-time, and full-time roles. The company specializes in providing high-caliber commercial counsel, product counsel, privacy counsel, legal operations professionals, and more to its clients, which include 60% of FAANG companies and over 100 Fortune 500 corporations.

As of June 2024, Legal.io has an engaged community of over 50,000 verified legal professionals on its platform. Members have access to a job board featuring 2,500+ in-house legal job postings, including exclusive opportunities from Legal.io's clients. The platform also offers 3,000+ unique data points on legal industry compensation, allowing members to access salary information. Additionally, members can join an in-house community of 5,000+ peers to discuss topics of interest and get answers anonymously.

Legal.io's data-driven approach and focus on the client experience have driven its rapid growth, with the company achieving a 30% quarter-over-quarter increase in platform signups in 2023. In June 2024, Legal.io announced a 6.5x growth in its membership over the previous two years since raising its Series A funding round. The company expanded to New York City in April 2024 to meet the increasing demand for its services and better serve its clients in the region.

Key customers and partnerships

OpenAI's Head of Legal Operations, Adam Nace, commended Legal.io for consistently presenting high-quality legal talent that can seamlessly integrate into their team during a period of rapid growth. Similarly, Hanna Steinbach, EVP and Chief Legal Officer at Medallia, highlighted the cost-effectiveness and immediate value brought by Legal.io's professionals in areas like commercial counsel and legal operations.

Alexander St. John, Chief Counsel at Verily, praised Legal.io as a "game-changer," citing its ability to provide exceptional legal talent quickly and within budget, boosting operational efficiency for both contract and permanent roles.