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 300,000 people worldwide. As a global pioneer in New Energy Solutions BYD is dedicated to building a zero-emission ecosystem.
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 HQ and Europe.
Required skills, qualifications and experience:
Master of Law degree, with knowledge of Italian law
8+ years of professional legal experience, experience in private practice and in 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 Italian both verbally and in writing, knowledge of Chinese is a plus
What We Offer
Competitive compensation based on experience and performance.
Health insurance (Metasalute) and meal vouchers.
Company-wide and department teambuilding events.
The opportunity to contribute to Europe’s transition to zero-emission transportation and the decarbonization of the economy.
Our Purpose
We are building a zero-emission future that reconnects humanity with nature and a world of clean air. Join a diverse and dynamic team that strives to make a positive impact on the environment and society. 🌍
- Department
- Legal
- Role
- Legal Counsel
- Locations
- Milan
Milan
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.