Senior Legal Counsel

Segen Global is a fast-growing, international group of renewable energy distribution companies operating in the United Kingdom, United States of America, South Africa, the and Europe. Through our local brands — including Segen & Soligent and Affiliates — we are one of the leading players driving decarbonisation worldwide, one installation at a time. With a strong leadership team, Segen Global continues to expand rapidly across markets and is building the foundations of a scalable, forward-thinking global business. We want to be at the forefront of making a positive impact on the world. Our focus is providing Clean Technology to make the world a more sustainable place and every single transaction we make creates a brighter future.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We’re looking for a Senior Legal Counselto join the team and help shape the legal foundation of our expanding group. This is a unique opportunity to work across group-levellegal matters while supporting U.K. local operations with pragmatic, commercially driven legal advice. You will collaborate closely with the Global General Counsel and cross-functional leaders, and will also work alongside our established business teams in the United Kingdom, South Africa, and Europe.

You’ll play a key role in helping us navigate the legal landscape as we scale. We’re looking for someone with excellent judgment, strong communication and drafting skills, and the ability to manage a broad range of legal matters with autonomy and confidence. We need someone with entrepreneurial drive, determination and commitment who is prepared to “roll up their sleeves” and work on anything from the drafting of a basic contract - to advising on a complex financing or cross-border transaction. This role reports directly in the Global General Counsel who reports into the Global Chief Executive Officer.

WHY JOIN US?

• Be part of an industry that matters — we’re on a mission to decarbonise the world.
• Join a global, entrepreneurial team with a collaborative, high-performance culture.
• Use your legal skills and experience to build a strong legal department whilst gaining exposure to all areas of the business.
• Influence legal strategy with Global General Counsel to influence the group.
• Competitive package with flexible working and future opportunities to scale with the business.

About the Role:

• Identify, assess and mitigate legal risks to ensure that the group complies with laws, regulations and industry standards.
• Lead and manage the review, drafting, and negotiation of a wide range of commercial contracts, including supplier agreements, customer frameworks, SaaS contracts, NDAs, and other operational agreements.
• Provide timely, pragmatic and trustworthy legal advice within specific markets (primarily United Kingdom and South Africa).
• Develop, implement, and maintain fit-for-purpose corporate governance structures and policies, aligned with the needs of a growing international group.
• Assist with litigation strategy and the management of dispute resolution.
• Manage company secretarial duties for UK entities and assist with board governance, fiduciary duties, filings, and regulatory requirements for all Group companies.
• Coordinate external counsel engagement and manage delivery on specific projects, ensuring relevant advice, efficiency and value.
• Assist with compliance and internal policy development, including data protection, cybersecurity and regulatory issues.
• Monitor and interpret Financial Conduct Authority regulatory developments, policy statements, consultation papers, and guidance, including the FCA Handbook.
• Build internal awareness of legal matters, delivering training and tools to improve legal literacy and reduce risk.

Experience:

You are a practical, confident, and business-minded lawyer with a commercial background and experience working in fast-paced environments.

• Significant post-qualification experience ideally with a strong foundation in commercial law.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trusted relationships at all levels.
• Initiative, determination and commitment.

Nice to have:

• Previous in-house experience, preferably across a broad range of matters.
• Exposure to international work or multi-jurisdictional teams.
• Experience in the renewable energy, distribution, or manufacturing sectors.
• A growth mindset and enthusiasm for working in a high-change environment.
• A long term view.

What we offer:

• Predicted salary between £80,000 – 90,000 per year
• 25 days holiday
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Discounted company products
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Scheme
• A supportive and inclusive work environment with opportunities for professional development.