In-House Legal Counsel in Kingston upon Hull

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.

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.

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

• 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.

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. 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.