Friday, February 7, 2025

Legal Firms Expand Expertise with Non-Legal Hires

India’s legal landscape is undergoing a significant transformation as legal firms increasingly tap into diverse talent pools to meet the evolving demands of modern business and regulatory environments.

This shift is driven by the rising complexity of legal issues, particularly in areas such as technology, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) compliance, and cybercrime.

Legal Firms Hiring 2025: Multidisciplinary Expertise

To address these complexities, law firms are recruiting experts from non-legal backgrounds, including chartered accountants, company secretaries, technology specialists, and forensic investigators.

This multidisciplinary approach is essential for navigating the intricacies of today’s legal challenges and providing comprehensive solutions to clients.

The legal market has evolved dramatically, introducing several specialized segments from digital infrastructure to private credit to quick commerce.

Firms like Khaitan & Co are continuously exploring new advisory services to align with growing client requirements, including onboarding sector specialists.

The fast-paced world of technology, particularly AI, is a game changer in this regard.

With legal expenses on the rise, law firms are deepening their offerings by adding more expertise.

Nifty 500 companies spent ₹52,568 crore (about $6.26 billion) on legal expenses during 2023-24, up 17.03% from ₹44,920 crore in the previous year.

This increase underscores the need for specialized knowledge and skills to manage legal costs effectively.

Case Study: Trilegal and Strategic Hiring at Law Firms

Trilegal employs chartered accountants, company secretaries, technology specialists, and forensic investigators who collaborate with lawyers across diverse practice areas.

The firm focuses on climate advisory, working with qualified climate scientists and experts to drive impactful work in ESG, climate action, impact finance, and energy transition.

Law firms are strategically hiring experts to strengthen their capabilities in key areas such as technology, policy, ESG, and project management.

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, for instance, has strengthened its capabilities through lateral hiring in these areas.

This approach ensures that the firm can provide comprehensive and specialized services to its clients.


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