In-House Legal Counsel

Title: In-House Legal Counsel
Category: Jobs
Organiser: GlobalData Plc
Location: Kingston Upon Hull, England, United Kingdom
Eligibility: Qualified solicitor in England & Wales (or equivalent jurisdiction) with a valid practising certificate and a minimum of 10 years’ PQE (ideally with international and in-house exposure).
Deadline: Not specified
Fees: None Description:
GlobalData Healthcare is seeking a commercially minded and experienced In-House Legal Counsel to lead the legal and governance functions of their high-growth organisation. This critical role provides legal oversight across UK and international operations, ensuring compliance, managing legal risk, and maintaining strong corporate governance across multiple global entities. The successful candidate will act as a trusted advisor to the executive leadership team, supporting strategic decision-making while safeguarding the organisation’s legal and regulatory position. Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a wide range of commercial agreements including SaaS, licensing, consulting, partnership, procurement, and service agreements across multiple jurisdictions.
• Act as the lead in-house legal advisor across all business units, providing 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 while overseeing legal risk, disputes, and litigation across global operations.
• Develop and implement global legal policies, frameworks, and templates.
• Manage and coordinate external legal counsel across multiple jurisdictions to ensure efficient and cost-effective delivery of legal services.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates can apply by visiting the official careers portal: careers.globaldata.com.