Senior Lawyer

BYD Europe; Dubai; On-site; AED 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

BYD Europe is seeking a pragmatic and detail-oriented Legal Specialist to support operations in the UAE. This role involves managing distributor relations, ensuring compliance with labor laws, and navigating the local regulatory landscape.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Law and has 2 years of experience, preferably in the Automotive or High-Tech sectors. Professional proficiency in both English and Arabic is essential.

Candidates must be adaptable and possess strong communication skills to effectively bridge regional legal requirements.

Qualifications

• 2 years of legal experience in a corporate in-house role or law firm.
• Strong potential and quick learning ability.
• Experience in the Automotive or High-Tech sectors is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle legal matters regarding UAE distributors and review commercial agreements.
• Participate in day-to-day legal activities for BYDs UAE subsidiaries.
• Manage employment contracts and ensure compliance with UAE Labor Law.
• Coordinate with external law firms on regulatory matters.
• Monitor legislative updates and provide interpretations of policies.

Skills

Legal compliance

Negotiation

Language proficiency in English

Language proficiency in Arabic

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) from a prestigious Saudi university

Tools

Qiwa

Mudad

Job description

About the role:

We are looking for a pragmatic and detail-oriented Legal Specialist to support BYDs growing operations in the UAE. You will work closely with the regional legal team to manage distributor relations, ensure labor compliance and navigate the local regulatory landscape.

Key Responsibilities:

• Distributor & Commercial Support: Handle legal matters regarding UAE distributors and review commercial agreements to protect company interests.
• Corporate Operations: Participate in the day-to-day legal activities and operational management of BYDs UAE subsidiaries.
• Labor Relations & Compliance: Manage employment contracts and ensure full compliance with UAE Labor Law through the Qiwa and Mudad platforms.
• Compliance & Data Privacy: Coordinate with external law firms on regulatory matters specifically focusing on the Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) and other compliance frameworks.
• Regulatory Research: Monitor local legislative updates and provide clear interpretations of new policies and their impact on the business.

Requirements and Competences:

• Education: Bachelors degree in Law (LLB) from a prestigious Saudi university.
• Experience: 2 years of legal experience in a corporate in-house role or a law firm. Candidates with strong potential and a quick learning curve are encouraged to apply. Experience in the Automotive or High-Tech sectors is highly preferred.
• Languages: Professional proficiency in English and Arabic (must be able to draft/review documents and communicate with authorities in both languages).
• Technical Skills: Practical knowledge of UAE government portals (Qiwa, Mudad etc.) and basic KSA corporate/labor regulations.
• Mobility: UAE National or willing to relocate to and be stationed in the UAE.

Preferred Qualities:

• Adaptable and capable of working in a fast-paced cross-cultural environment.
• Strong communication skills to bridge the gap between regional legal requirements and local execution.