In-House Legal Counsel

Who we are…

GlobalData is a specialist information services business helping clients decode the future, make better decisions and reach more customers. Through our data, expert analysis and innovative solutions, we provide intelligence across the world’s largest industries to companies, governments and industry professionals.

Formed in 2016 through the combination of multiple specialist firms, we are now a fully integrated global platform with 3,500+ colleagues across 20+ industries, supporting over 5,000 customers worldwide.

Why join GlobalData?

We are at a pivotal stage of growth, supported by recent investment and ambitious plans. It’s a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where collaboration drives success, and where curious, ambitious individuals can make a real impact as we continue to scale our Healthcare division globally.

The role…

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.

What you’ll be doing

Legal Advisory & Commercial Contracts

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

Governance, Risk & Compliance

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

External Counsel & Stakeholder Management

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

What we’re looking for…

Essential Experience

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

Desirable Experience

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

Personal Attributes

Commercially minded with a pragmatic and solutions-focused approach

Strong communicator with the ability to influence at senior levels

Highly organised and able to manage complex, global workloads

Collaborative and able to work cross-functionally across the business

Adaptable and comfortable operating in a fast-growing, evolving organisation

In addition to a rewarding career, we support our GlobalData colleagues with a range of benefits across health, finances, fitness, travel, tech and more. To find out more about the roles and benefits on offer in your region, visit (url removed)

GlobalData believes strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. GlobalData is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

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