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GlobalData Healthcare is seeking a commercially minded and experienced In-House Legal Counsel to lead the legal and governance functions of our high-growth organisation. This is a critical role providing legal oversight across UK and international operations, ensuring compliance, managing legal risk, and maintaining strong corporate governance across multiple global entities. You will act as a trusted advisor to the executive leadership team, supporting strategic decision-making while safeguarding the organisation's legal and regulatory position. This is a unique opportunity to build and shape a scalable legal function within a growing, globally focused business.
Job Responsibility
Draft, review, negotiate and advise on a wide range of commercial agreements including SaaS, licensing, consulting, partnership, procurement and service agreements, as well as NDAs across multiple jurisdictions
Act as the lead in-house legal advisor across all business units
Provide guidance on contract performance, regulatory compliance, employment law, data protection (including GDPR), intellectual property and cross-border transactions
Ensure compliance with all relevant corporate, commercial and regulatory requirements
Oversee legal risk, disputes and litigation across global operations
Support regulatory filings, audits and governance requirements
Develop and implement global legal policies, frameworks and templates
Manage and coordinate external legal counsel across multiple jurisdictions
Ensure efficient and cost-effective delivery of legal services
Partner closely with senior leadership, providing strategic legal advice aligned to business objectives and risk appetite
Requirements
Qualified solicitor in England & Wales (or equivalent jurisdiction) with a valid practising certificate
Minimum 10 years' PQE, ideally including experience supporting international businesses and in-house exposure
Strong background in commercial law, contract negotiation and corporate governance
Experience operating across multiple jurisdictions with an understanding of cross-border legal compliance
Proven ability to assess legal risk in a commercial context and provide pragmatic, business-focused solutions
Strong stakeholder management skills with the confidence to advise senior leadership and board members
Experience in private equity-backed or listed company environments
Background working within multinational organisations or with overseas subsidiaries
Knowledge of corporate law across key regions including the US, EU and Asia-Pacific
Experience managing competing priorities across time zones in a fast-paced environment
Nice to have
Experience in private equity-backed or listed company environments
Background working within multinational organisations or with overseas subsidiaries
Knowledge of corporate law across key regions including the US, EU and Asia-Pacific
Experience managing competing priorities across time zones in a fast-paced environment