Senior Legal Counsel
Guide legal and compliance work across Hungarian manufacturing operations at BYD, advising plant teams, shaping contracts and supporting corporate governance in a growing European business.
Job Responsibilities
1. Compliance Framework & Corporate Governance
Compliance Architecture
Lead the design, implementation, and localization of corporate policies and compliance programs tailored to the manufacturing sector.
Corporate Governance
Manage board resolutions, statutory filings, and legal representative authorizations for the Hungarian legal entities.
Regulatory Monitoring
Proactively track changes in Hungarian/EU laws (especially regarding environmental, labor, and safety standards) and update internal systems accordingly.
2. Commercial & Operational Contracts
Full-Cycle Contract Management
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including high-value Procurement (raw materials, equipment), Sales, Logistics, and Service contracts.
3. Site-Specific Legal Support & Advisory
Day-to-Day Counseling
Act as the primary legal point of contact for plant managers on operational issues, including land use, utilities, and EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety).
Labor & Employment
Advise HR on labor law compliance, employment contracts, and workplace dispute prevention.
4. Dispute Resolution & Crisis Management
Litigation Management
Manage and resolve both litigation and non-litigation disputes with suppliers, contractors, or other third parties.
Emergency Response
Lead the legal response to potential government audits, compliance investigations, and other unforeseen corporate emergencies.
5. European Headquarters Support
Regional Collaboration
Provide legal support and assistance to the European Headquarters (HQ) on legal matters, or other strategic initiatives as required.
6. Miscellaneous Legal Affairs
Handle any other legal matters related to factory construction, operation, or general corporate affairs as assigned.
Qualifications
1.5+ years of post-qualification legal experience, ideally with a focus on manufacturing, electronics, or the automotive/battery industry.
2.Deep understanding of Hungarian Commercial Law, Corporate Law, and Labor Law.
Experience in multi-site management or greenfield project support is a strong plus.
3.Native or bilingual level in Hungarian; professional working proficiency in English.
4.Ability and willingness to travel to Komárom, Páty, and Fót in accordance with project business needs.
- Location
- Budapest
Budapest
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.