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In-House Legal Counsel

United Kingdom, Kingston upon Hull · Job Posted May 10, 2026
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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

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