Senior Legal Counsel

About BYD

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

BYD is a leading high-tech multinational based in Shenzhen China. Operates in four core fields of IT automotive new energy and rail transit and employs over 300000 people worldwide. As a global pioneer in New Energy Solutions BYD is dedicated to building a zero-emission ecosystem.

About BYD Auto Hungary

On 22 December 2023 BYD announced the construction of a new energy vehicle production base in Szeged Hungary which will be built in phases. The new production base is planned to adopt globally advanced process equipment and highly automated production processes to create a world-leading new energy vehicle manufacturing base.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Commercial & Construction Contracts
   Draft review and negotiate complex commercial agreements including procurement sales logistics and service contracts.
   Develop and periodically update standard contract templates to streamline business operations.
   Provide legal oversight for EPC (Engineering Procurement and Construction) contracts and project management agreements related to factory development.
   

2. Corporate Governance & Compliance
   Manage local corporate governance matters including board resolutions filings and subsidiary management. Establish and monitor compliance frameworks (Anti-Bribery Anti-Corruption GDPR and ESG) to mitigate organizational risk. Lead or support internal investigations and respond to regulatory inquiries or audits from local authorities.
   

3. Factory Development & Operations
   Advise on legal matters related tool and use environmental permits and construction law. Partner with the HR department on labor law issues collective bargaining and health and safety (EHS) regulations. Provide real-time legal counseling for daily operational challenges during the factory build-out.
   

4. Dispute Resolution & Crisis Management
   Manage and resolve litigation and non-litigation disputes involving suppliers contractors or third parties. Develop strategies for emergency response and crisis management to protect the companys reputation and assets.
   

5. External Counsel Management
   Liaise with and manage external Hungarian law firms to ensure high-quality cost-effective specialized advice.

Skills Qualifications and Experience Required:

• Education: Law Degree; qualified to practice law in Hungary (Bar admission is mandatory).
  

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of post-qualification experience preferably with in a multinational corporation or a top-tier law firm.
  

• Technical Expertise: Strong background in Commercial Law Compliance and Corporate Governance. Experience in the manufacturing is highly desirable.
  

• Languages: Native/Bilingual in Hungarian; Professional working proficiency in English.
  

• Soft Skills: Exceptional negotiation skills the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and a solution-oriented mindset.

What we offer

• International work environment;

• Collaborate with a diverse team of professionals from around the world.

• A supportive and inclusive work culture.

• You can use your English language skills on a daily basis.

• Opportunities for career growth and development;

• Career opportunities in electric vehicles: Be part of the innovative and rapidly growing electric vehicle industry.

• Cross-national training: Participate in training sessions across various countries gaining valuable global insights.

• Multilingual training: Enhance your language skills with our comprehensive training programs.

• Competitive salary and benefits.

If you align with our mission and have the skills we need apply to be our Senior Legal Counsel in Hungary today. Join us in our journey towards a sustainable future!

Location: Hungary Szeged
Type of Employment: Full-time