In-House Legal
Connecting the professionals driving in-house legal forward. Get ahead.
Join like-minded in-house lawyers to build meaningful connections, learn from each other and explore practical ways to strengthen legal’s value, visibility and efficiency.
Connect. Build. Sustain.
Law Squared’s 2026 program brings General Counsel and members of their teams to explore the pressures and possibilities of working in-house.
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Doing more with less
A practical reset for GCs to share strategies – beyond expensive legal tech – to improve business outcomes, reduce bottlenecks and better support legal stakeholders.
Quick wins for in-house legal teams (no new tech required)
Reassessing what’s already in your ‘tech toolbox’
Building processes that scale with the business
Training and empowering stakeholders to reduce legal bottlenecks
Legal engagement models to unlock and leverage your team’s existing skill sets.
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AI Governance
An interactive, executive-level session on how Boards and in-house legal teams can support the safe, ethical and effective adoption of AI.
As AI becomes embedded in everyday SaaS and tech tools, and business pressure to innovate grows, leaders need practical ways to unlock value without losing control of risk.
Exploring risk and opportunities of AI to manage risk and unlock growth and productivity
Embedding human in the loop to ensure oversight, review and ownerships
AI Impact Assessments to understand what tools are being used, what data is involed and where oversight really matters
Establishing cross-functional approach to key legal, governance and ethical considerations of AI
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What it really means to be a ‘commercial’ in-house lawyer
Commerciality is the gold standard for in-house legal teams, but what does it mean in practice?
More than just knowing the law, being commercial is about delivering practical, business-focused solutions that create real value.
Identify the key traits and priorities of a commercially-minded legal team
Developing a talent strategy that fosters commercial acumen
Leveraging legal operations and technology to enhance commercial decision-making, streamline processes, and position legal as a value-creating function.
Navigate ethical challenges and potential conflicts between commerciality and legal duty.
Put yourself on the invitation list, join the community.
Join our growing In-House Legal community to:
Connect
Exclusive GC roundtables, meet-ups, and networking events with in-house lawyers. Build meaningful peer-to-peer relationships that open doors.
Learn
Guest speakers and practical sessions covering everything from AI Governance to commerciality and fit-for-purpose legal operations and technology. Fresh perspectives, zero jargon.
Grow
Expand your professional network, stay up to date with latest news and insights, and drive positive change across the legal profession.
“What I value most about the Law Squared In-House Legal Community is being able to connect with people who genuinely understand the realities of the role. It’s a supportive space for sharing ideas, challenges and practical insights.”
FAQs
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The In-House Legal community is open to all individuals working in corporate counsel roles.
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Joining is easy! Simply complete our registration form, and you’ll be added to our list to receive exclusive invitations, updates, and access to member-only content.
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No – membership is free. All events and opportunities are proudly supported by the team at Law Squared and our partners.
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We are currently hosting events in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane.
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For general enquiries, please contact Natalie Di Donato, Head of Partnerships & Community, at ndidonato@squaredgrp.com