Spain Legal Counsel
1. Who we are
BYD Group 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.
At BYD Iberia, we are redefining the future of mobility. As part of the world´s leading New Energy Vehicle company, we are committed to building a sustainable, zero-emission future where technology and nature coexist in harmony.
2. Your mission
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!
3. What you’ll be doing
Draft, review, negotiate and advise on a variety of complex commercial contracts which may include procurement agreements, distributor agreements, supply contracts, and after-sales service agreements etc.
Cooperate with the business team to prepare for the public procurement procedure.
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.
Provide clear and practical advice and assistance regarding legal matters to BYD’s management concerning our business activities.
Summarize potential risks of current business activities and provide training to the business team.
Liaise and cooperate with the legal team at headquarters in the Netherlands and China.
4. What You Bring
Master of law degree, with knowledge of Spanish law.
3+ years of professional legal experience, either as an in-house counsel or in private practice. Experience in the automotive industry is a 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 Spanish language - both verbally and in writing, knowledge of Chinese is a plus.
5. Why Join Us
Job in a fast-growing company and industry which represents sustainable technology.
Performance and experience based competitive remuneration, commuting allowance.
Team building events and employee learning opportunities.
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 🌏
- Department
- Legal
- Role
- Legal Counsel
- Locations
- Madrid
Madrid
About BYD Europe
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.