Senior Legal CounselBudapest (Europe)

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise the business on a broad range of compliance and legal matters across European operations.

• Support and help implement compliance frameworks policies and internal processes.

• Provide day-to-day legal advice on data privacy issues including contractual operational and governance questions.

• Review and negotiate legal documents including privacy-related clauses vendor agreements and other commercial contracts.

• Partner closely with business procurement HR IT security product and other internal teams on legal and compliance topics.

• Assist with legal assessments relating to digital technology and AI-related matters.

• Monitor legal and regulatory developments in Europe and translate them into clear practical guidance for the business.

• Support internal training awareness-building and compliance initiatives.

• Coordinate with external counsel and local stakeholders where needed.

• Contribute to building a pragmatic business-friendly and high-performing legal function.

Skills Qualifications and Experience Required:

• Coordinate with external counsel and local stakeholders where needed.

• Qualified lawyer with approximately 5 years of relevant professional experience.

• Strong experience in compliance matters including meaningful exposure to data privacy. Exposure to AI digital regulation technology law platform issues or related digital topics is a plus.

• Experience gained in-house or in private practice with strong commercial exposure; law firm experience and strong commercial mindset is important!

• Understanding of how legal teams support business objectives while protecting the company appropriately.

• Business-oriented solution-driven and comfortable operating close to the business.

• Able to work independently prioritize effectively and manage multiple matters in a fast-moving environment.

• Practical confident communicator with sound judgment and strong stakeholder management skills.

• Fluent in English both written and spoken. Knowledge of another European language other than Hungarian is a strong advantage.

We Offer:

• Competitive remuneration based on performance and experience.

• Opportunities for department and company-wide team building events.

• A chance to contribute to the transition towards zero-emission transportation and the decarbonization of the economy.

Location: Budapest Hungary
Type of Employment: Full-time