Legora, the agentic operating system for legal work, today announced a major expansion of its US operations with a new office at 11 Madison Avenue in Manhattan. The move will create over 550 new jobs and establish nearly 100,000 square feet of office space supporting engineering, product development, legal engineering and corporate functions.

The expansion is backed by New York State's Empire State Development, which has offered up to $10.5 million through the Excelsior Jobs Program in support of Legora's investment and job creation commitments.

“Artificial intelligence is reshaping industries around the world, and New York is making sure we remain at the forefront of that transformation,” New York Governor Kathy Hochul said. “Legora’s decision to grow its U.S. operations in New York City is another vote of confidence in our unmatched talent, world-class innovation ecosystem and commitment to helping cutting-edge companies succeed. By investing in companies creating the technologies of tomorrow, we’re creating the good-paying jobs that will drive New York’s economy for years to come.”

CRO of Legora Patrick Forquer said: "New York is establishing itself as the epicentre of legal AI, and we intend to be part of that story. This office anchors our North American growth, and we're building it alongside a world-class team and customers who are shaping the future of legal work."

CFO of Legora David Eckstein said: "With more than 1,500 law firm and corporate customers across 50 markets globally, this office will allow us to expand our presence and provide best-in-class support to our growing customer base."

The 98,420-square-foot office will support a broad range of functions, including engineering, legal engineering, product development and corporate operations, as Legora builds out its New York presence over the coming years.

Empire State Development President, CEO and Commissioner Hope Knight said: "Every major AI company that chooses to grow in New York strengthens an ecosystem that is becoming more competitive with each new investment. Legora's expansion will create opportunities for New Yorkers, accelerate innovation and reinforce the momentum we're seeing as global technology companies continue to put down deeper roots across the state."

Legora's expansion is supported by Governor Hochul's strategy to position New York as a premier destination for artificial intelligence, fintech and other high-growth technology companies. In recent years, companies across the AI ecosystem have continued to expand their presence in the state, drawn by its workforce, access to capital, universities and innovation environment.