Legal Counsel-CDD

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 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 300,000 people worldwide. As a global pioneer in New Energy Solutions BYD is dedicated to building a zero-emission ecosystem.

BYD Europe BV located in Hoofddorp, Netherlands. BYD Europe BV offers a full line of BYD electric vehicles, including all-electric cars, all-electric buses, and all-electric forklift trucks.

About BYD France

BYD France is the French National Sales Company of BYD BV Europe and BYD Company Ltd, a China-based company and a leading global supplier of green energy technologies. BYD France offers a range of electric vehicles, including all-electric cars, buses & forklifts. BYD is expanding its operations in France to support a growing portfolio of New Electric Vehicle Passenger car and LCVs projects.

Main 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 business-oriented legal advice to all levels of management and staff 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 legal counsel, where applicable

• Provide support on legal compliance matters

• Summarize potential risks of current business activities in line with evolving business regulatory environment and provide training to the business team

• Liaise and cooperate with the legal team in the Netherlands.

Qualifications

• Master of Law degree, with solid knowledge of French law
• 5+ 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
• Proactive, diligent, team player and also be able to work independently
• Excellent command of English and French both verbally and in writing, knowledge of Chinese is a plus