35 House Counsel jobs in the United Kingdom

Who we are… 

GlobalData is a specialist information services business on a mission to help our clients decode the future, make better decisions and reach more customers. Using our unique data, expert analysis and innovative solutions we deliver intelligence on the world’s largest industries for companies, government organisations and industry professionals.   

We began our journey in 2016, by combining a diverse range of specialist information services companies, with decades of trusted customer relationships and deep sector specialisms. Today, we operate as a single company and one fully integrated platform, with more than 3,500 colleagues worldwide, across 20+ industries, delivering value for over 5,000 customers. 

Why join GlobalData? 

GlobalData is at a pivotal point in its growth journey. Following multiple acquisitions and having recently received transformational investment we need curious, ambitious, courageous people to support us in achieving our vision of becoming the world’s trusted source of strategic industry intelligence. 

Our big ambitions mean that life at GlobalData is fast paced, entrepreneurial and rewarding. We recognise the collective power of our people, and it’s the collaboration of our teams that have shaped our success and will continue to do so in the future.  

The role… 

GlobalData Healthcare is seeking a commercially minded and experienced Company Secretary & In-House Legal Counsel to lead the legal and governance functions of our ambitious, high-growth company.  

This critical role provides legal and governance oversight across our UK and international operations, ensuring compliance, managing legal risk, and upholding corporate integrity across multiple global entities.  

Key responsibilities include advising the executive leadership team, overseeing corporate governance, and reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial contracts to support international growth. 

The ideal candidate will serve as a trusted advisor, aligning legal strategy with business objectives and investor expectations while safeguarding the organisation’s values and risk appetite. The opportunity is ideally positioned for an ambitious legal professional to grow within our organisation and build a legal function to fit the requirements of a larger scale business. 

What you’ll be doing… 

Legal Counsel Duties: 

• Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a wide variety of commercial agreements including licensing agreements, SAAS, consulting and partnership arrangements, supply and procurement contracts, service agreements and NDAs across multiple jurisdictions in the healthcare space.  
li>Serve as the lead in-house legal advisor across all business units, advising on legal issues related to contract performance, regulatory compliance, employment, data protection (e.g., GDPR), intellectual property, and cross-border transactions.  li>Ensure compliance with all relevant corporate, commercial, and regulatory laws.  li>Oversee and manage all legal risk, litigation and disputes across global operations, and support regulatory filings and internal audits as required.  li>Collaborate with and manage external counsel across different countries, ensuring efficient and cost-effective legal services.  li>Develop and roll out global legal policies, templates, and training materials to ensure legal awareness and compliance across regions.  li>Provide strategic legal advice to support business objectives and risk appetite. 

Company Secretarial Duties: 

< i>Work with stakeholders including private equity investors, auditors, and regulators.  li>Act as Company Secretary for the UK entity and provide oversight/governance support for overseas subsidiaries.  li>Ensure ongoing compliance with the UK Companies Act 2006 and equivalent corporate regulations internationally.  li>Manage the governance framework for all group entities, including maintaining statutory registers, coordinating board and shareholder resolutions, preparing and filing statutory and regulatory documents, and handling director appointments.  li>Organise and minute board committee meetings for the UK and provide secretariat support to global subsidiaries as needed.  li>Assist with group restructuring, intercompany transactions, and international expansions from a legal and governance perspective.  li>Work closely with tax, finance, and compliance teams to support global entity management and corporate reporting. 

What we’re looking for. 

• li>ICSA/CGI-qualified Company Secretary or strong demonstrable experience in company secretarial functions. Minimum 10 years PQE, ideally with experience supporting international businesses, ideally including in-house experience. 
li>Strong background in commercial law, contract negotiation, and corporate governance across multiple jurisdictions.  li>Experience with private equity environments and the legal nuances of listed companies.  li>Good understanding of global legal entity management and cross-border legal compliance.  li>Proven ability to assess legal risk in a commercial context and offer practical solutions.  li>Confident communicator with the gravitas to advise senior stakeholders and board members. 

Desirable Attributes: 

< i>Experience in a multinational company or working with overseas subsidiaries.  li>Knowledge of corporate law in key jurisdictions such as the US, EU and Asia-Pacific.   li>Ability to manage competing priorities across time zones and work collaboratively in a fast-moving sale driven 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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Who we are… 

GlobalData is a specialist information services business on a mission to help our clients decode the future, make better decisions and reach more customers. Using our unique data, expert analysis and innovative solutions we deliver intelligence on the world’s largest industries for companies, government organisations and industry professionals.   

We began our journey in 2016, by combining a diverse range of specialist information services companies, with decades of trusted customer relationships and deep sector specialisms. Today, we operate as a single company and one fully integrated platform, with more than 3,500 colleagues worldwide, across 20+ industries, delivering value for over 5,000 customers. 

Why join GlobalData? 

GlobalData is at a pivotal point in its growth journey. Following multiple acquisitions and having recently received transformational investment we need curious, ambitious, courageous people to support us in achieving our vision of becoming the world’s trusted source of strategic industry intelligence. 

Our big ambitions mean that life at GlobalData is fast paced, entrepreneurial and rewarding. We recognise the collective power of our people, and it’s the collaboration of our teams that have shaped our success and will continue to do so in the future.  

The role… 

GlobalData Healthcare is seeking a commercially minded and experienced Company Secretary & In-House Legal Counsel to lead the legal and governance functions of our ambitious, high-growth company.  

This critical role provides legal and governance oversight across our UK and international operations, ensuring compliance, managing legal risk, and upholding corporate integrity across multiple global entities.  

Key responsibilities include advising the executive leadership team, overseeing corporate governance, and reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial contracts to support international growth. 

The ideal candidate will serve as a trusted advisor, aligning legal strategy with business objectives and investor expectations while safeguarding the organisation’s values and risk appetite. The opportunity is ideally positioned for an ambitious legal professional to grow within our organisation and build a legal function to fit the requirements of a larger scale business. 

What you’ll be doing… 

Legal Counsel Duties: 

• Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a wide variety of commercial agreements including licensing agreements, SAAS, consulting and partnership arrangements, supply and procurement contracts, service agreements and NDAs across multiple jurisdictions in the healthcare space.  
li>Serve as the lead in-house legal advisor across all business units, advising on legal issues related to contract performance, regulatory compliance, employment, data protection (e.g., GDPR), intellectual property, and cross-border transactions.  li>Ensure compliance with all relevant corporate, commercial, and regulatory laws.  li>Oversee and manage all legal risk, litigation and disputes across global operations, and support regulatory filings and internal audits as required.  li>Collaborate with and manage external counsel across different countries, ensuring efficient and cost-effective legal services.  li>Develop and roll out global legal policies, templates, and training materials to ensure legal awareness and compliance across regions.  li>Provide strategic legal advice to support business objectives and risk appetite. 

Company Secretarial Duties: 

< i>Work with stakeholders including private equity investors, auditors, and regulators.  li>Act as Company Secretary for the UK entity and provide oversight/governance support for overseas subsidiaries.  li>Ensure ongoing compliance with the UK Companies Act 2006 and equivalent corporate regulations internationally.  li>Manage the governance framework for all group entities, including maintaining statutory registers, coordinating board and shareholder resolutions, preparing and filing statutory and regulatory documents, and handling director appointments.  li>Organise and minute board committee meetings for the UK and provide secretariat support to global subsidiaries as needed.  li>Assist with group restructuring, intercompany transactions, and international expansions from a legal and governance perspective.  li>Work closely with tax, finance, and compliance teams to support global entity management and corporate reporting. 

What we’re looking for. 

• li>ICSA/CGI-qualified Company Secretary or strong demonstrable experience in company secretarial functions. Minimum 10 years PQE, ideally with experience supporting international businesses, ideally including in-house experience. 
li>Strong background in commercial law, contract negotiation, and corporate governance across multiple jurisdictions.  li>Experience with private equity environments and the legal nuances of listed companies.  li>Good understanding of global legal entity management and cross-border legal compliance.  li>Proven ability to assess legal risk in a commercial context and offer practical solutions.  li>Confident communicator with the gravitas to advise senior stakeholders and board members. 

Desirable Attributes: 

< i>Experience in a multinational company or working with overseas subsidiaries.  li>Knowledge of corporate law in key jurisdictions such as the US, EU and Asia-Pacific.   li>Ability to manage competing priorities across time zones and work collaboratively in a fast-moving sale driven 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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In-House Lawyer

75k dependant upon experience

Crewe office based 1-2 days per week

Are you a pragmatic, hands-on Legal professional who thrives in fast-paced, commercially driven environments? Want to be the go-to legal brain in a tech-savvy, forward-thinking SME? Acorn By Synergie are working with a brilliant business that's scaling with purpose, and they are on the hunt for a seasoned in-house legal pro to join their team and make a genuine impact.

What you'll be doing -

• Partnering with stakeholders to deliver clear, strategic legal advice that supports business growth
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad spectrum of commercial contracts - from NDAs to renewals and everything in between
• Supporting the sales team throughout the contract lifecycle - ensuring they can close deals with confidence
• Managing early-stage disputes and litigation
• Owning legal policies, T&Cs, and template documents - keeping everything current and compliant
• Driving data protection
• Managing the company's insurance portfolio and overseeing renewals
• Spotting risks, providing solutions, and being the commercial conscience of the business

What our client are looking for -

• 5+ years PQE
• Experience in SMEs
• Strong commercial contracts experience and brilliant drafting & negotiation skills
• Able to balance legal risk with business realities - you're not the "no" person, you're the "here's how" person
• Self-starter, super-organised
• Bonus points if you bring some IP or data protection experience to the table

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants real autonomy, the chance to shape legal processes, and the joy of working with good people doing great things.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

In-House Lawyer

75k dependant upon experience

Crewe office based 1-2 days per week

Are you a pragmatic, hands-on Legal professional who thrives in fast-paced, commercially driven environments? Want to be the go-to legal brain in a tech-savvy, forward-thinking SME? Acorn By Synergie are working with a brilliant business that's scaling with purpose, and they are on the hunt for a seasoned in-house legal pro to join their team and make a genuine impact.

What you'll be doing -

• Partnering with stakeholders to deliver clear, strategic legal advice that supports business growth
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad spectrum of commercial contracts - from NDAs to renewals and everything in between
• Supporting the sales team throughout the contract lifecycle - ensuring they can close deals with confidence
• Managing early-stage disputes and litigation
• Owning legal policies, T&Cs, and template documents - keeping everything current and compliant
• Driving data protection
• Managing the company's insurance portfolio and overseeing renewals
• Spotting risks, providing solutions, and being the commercial conscience of the business

What our client are looking for -

• 5+ years PQE
• Experience in SMEs
• Strong commercial contracts experience and brilliant drafting & negotiation skills
• Able to balance legal risk with business realities - you're not the "no" person, you're the "here's how" person
• Self-starter, super-organised
• Bonus points if you bring some IP or data protection experience to the table

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants real autonomy, the chance to shape legal processes, and the joy of working with good people doing great things.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

Legal Counsel (in-House)

Property development firm

£100K-£110K

London office (full office based role)

Main Duties:

? Draft and/or review leases, sale and purchase, development, planning, construction, consultant appointment, property management, financing and other agreements and tenancy documents.

? Handle and/or manage and advise on the Group's acquisition/disposal transactions, due diligence and titl.

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The Role: In-House Legal Counsel

Location: Gloucester
Salary: Up to £90,000 FTE (pro-rata for part-time)
Sector: Hospitality

We are working with a dynamic and growing hospitality company to find them a qualified Legal Counsel to join their team.

This is a unique opportunity to take full ownership of legal matters where you can shape your role and make a real impact, supporting group expansion in the .

• Provide comprehensive legal analysis across high volumes of documentary evidence
• Identify and recover relevant evidence and potential witnesses
• Read into materials to develop lines of inquiry
• Take witness statements or direct statement takers
• Assist in the drafting and implementation of Inquiry procedures and protocols
• Support the management of Inquiry hearings and the final report process
• Conduct redactions and disclosures in accordance with GDPR and Inquiry policies

• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• Team-oriented, flexible, and adaptable to a fast-paced environment
• A degree in Scots law is desirable , although applications from other jurisdictions are welcome

• Provide comprehensive legal analysis across high volumes of documentary evidence
• Identify and recover relevant evidence and potential witnesses
• Read into materials to develop lines of inquiry
• Take witness statements or direct statement takers
• Assist in the drafting and implementation of Inquiry procedures and protocols
• Support the management of Inquiry hearings and the final report process
• Conduct redactions and disclosures in accordance with GDPR and Inquiry policies

• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• Team-oriented, flexible, and adaptable to a fast-paced environment
• A degree in Scots law is desirable , although applications from other jurisdictions are welcome