Legal Counsel

BYD Europe; Denham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading zero-emission solution provider based in the UK seeks a Legal Counsel to handle complex commercial contracts and provide support on legal compliance matters. This role requires over 8 years of legal experience, proficiency in English, and ideally offers knowledge of the automotive sector. The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment and contribute to legal strategies. Benefits include competitive remuneration, a pension scheme, and generous holiday entitlements.

Benefits

Performance-based remuneration

Pension scheme

25 days paid holidays

Team building events

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as in-house counsel or at an international law firm.
• Knowledge of English and Welsh law is a plus.
• Experience in the automotive industry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate complex commercial contracts.
• Provide legal advice to business managers.
• Handle legal disputes and coordinate with external lawyers.

Skills

Commercial negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Legal compliance knowledge

Education

Master of law degree

Job description

Job Role:

Legal Counsel for BYD UK & BYD EU (Fleet Sales and Auto Finance)

Location:

Uxbridge, London

Department:

Legal

Key responsibilities:

• Draft, review, negotiate and advise on a variety of complex commercial contracts which may include auto finance agreements, fleet sale agreements, distributor agreements, supply contracts, and after-sales service agreements etc.
• 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.

Required skills, qualifications and experience:

• Master of law degree. Knowledge of the laws of England and Wales is a plus.
• 8+ years of professional legal experience, either as an in-house counsel of international cooperation or international law firm. 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 language - both verbally and in writing. Knowledge of Chinese is a plus.
• Able to support EU transaction legal issues.
• ESG experience is a plus

We offer:

• Performance and experience-based competitive remuneration
• Scottish Widow workplace pension
• 25 days paid holidays + public holidays.
• Department & company-wide team building events.
• An exciting opportunity to lead the European transition to Zero Emissions transportation and de-carbonization of the economy.

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 wants to create a 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.