Senior Legal Counsel

As the first overseas subsidiary of BYD group, our main focus is to provide European customers with new energy vehicles, rechargeable batteries, solar panels, energy storage systems and other new energy products, as well as related after-sales services.

About the role :

We are looking for a proactive and experienced Legal Counsel to join our team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in managing complex commercial contracts and providing legal guidance across our organization.

Collaborating closely with the business team, you will ensure smooth navigation of legal procedures and effective resolution of issues.

If you excel in strategic thinking, possess strong negotiation skills, and thrive in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply and become a key player in our legal team!

Responsibilities :

• Draft, review, negotiate and advise on a variety of complex commercial contracts which may include distributor or dealer agreements, supply contracts, procurement agreements, and after-sales service agreements etc.
• Cooperate with the business team to prepare for the public procurement procedures
• Provide legal advice to business managers to ensure that legal issues are identified and resolved and that legal risk is managed appropriately
• Handle legal disputes, including coordination of litigation / arbitration procedures, and collaboration with external lawyers
• Provide support on legal compliance matters
• Summarize potential risks of current business activities and provide training to the business team
• Liaise and cooperate with the legal team in the Netherlands.

Required skills, qualifications and experience :

• Master of Law degree, with knowledge of German law
• 4+ years of professional legal experience, experience in private practice and in the automotive industry is a strong plus
• Experience in commercial contract matters, corporate law, and legal compliance
• Good commercial / transactional negotiation skills, particularly in cross-cultural and multi-jurisdictional transactions
• Able to develop and implement legal strategies and solutions
• Demonstrate excellent analytical skills, precise and able to multi-task effectively
• Proactive, diligent, team player and also be able to work independently
• Excellent command of English and German both verbally and in writing, knowledge of Chinese is a plus

We offer :

• Performance and experience-based competitive remuneration
• 25 days paid holidays + public holidays.
• Department & company-wide teambuilding events.
• An exciting opportunity to lead the European transition to Zero Emissions transportation and de-carbonization of the economy.

Our Purpose is to build a zero-emission future that reconnects humanity with nature and a World of clean air. We are looking for talent that connects with this mission and want to create positive impact by joining a diverse and dynamic team