Legal Counsel Specialist - Lisbon

Byd Company; Lisboa; Sur place; EUR 80 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

BYD Iberia seeks a motivated Legal Counsel Specialist to join our team in Lisbon. You will support the legal function, review and draft commercial contracts, and ensure compliance across cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, international environment.

The role offers exposure to procurement, distributor and supply agreements, and collaboration with headquarters in the Netherlands and China, developing your career in corporate and commercial law within the electric mobility sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Law, with knowledge of Portuguese law.
• At least 5 years of professional legal experience (in-house or law firm).
• Fluent in English and Spanish (written and spoken). Knowledge of Chinese is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Support the drafting, review and management of commercial contracts, including procurement agreements, distributor agreements, supply contracts and after-sales service agreements.
• Assist the business team during public procurement procedures by preparing documentation and ensuring legal compliance.
• Provide practical legal support to business stakeholders under the guidance of senior legal team members.
• Help identify legal risks in business activities and elevate when necessary.
• Support in the management of legal disputes, including coordination with external counsel.
• Assist in monitoring and implementing legal compliance policies and procedures.
• Contribute to the preparation of internal guidelines, templates and legal training materials.
• Provide clear and structured legal summaries to support decision-making.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and maintain communication with the legal team at headquarters (Netherlands and China).

Connaissances

English

Spanish

Formation

Law degree (Bachelor's or Master's) with knowledge of Portuguese law

Description du poste

Who we are

BYD Group is a leading high-tech multinational, based in Shenzhen, China. Operating across four core industries ; IT, automotive, new energy, and rail transit ; As of today, BYD employs nearly one million 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.

Your mission

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Legal Counsel Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will support the legal function in managing commercial contracts and providing day-to-day legal assistance to the business. Working closely with senior legal colleagues and cross-functional teams, you will help ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and contribute to the smooth execution of business operations. This is a great opportunity for a legal professional eager to develop their career in a dynamic and international environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support the drafting, review and management of commercial contracts, including procurement agreements, distributor agreements, supply contracts and after-sales service agreements.

• Assist the business team during public procurement procedures by preparing documentation and ensuring legal compliance.

• Provide practical legal support to business stakeholders under the guidance of senior legal team members.

• Help identify legal risks in business activities and elevate when necessary.

• Support in the management of legal disputes, including coordination with external counsel.

• Assist in monitoring and implementing legal compliance policies and procedures.

• Contribute to the preparation of internal guidelines, templates and legal training materials.

• Provide clear and structured legal summaries to support decision-making.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and maintain communication with the legal team at headquarters (Netherlands and China).

What You Bring

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Law, with knowledge of Portuguese law.

• At least 5 years of professional legal experience (in-house or law firm).

• Basic experience or strong interest in commercial contracts and corporate law.

• Understanding of legal compliance principles is a plus.

• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

• Strong communication skills and willingness to work in an international environment.

• Proactive attitude, eagerness to learn, and team-oriented mindset.

• Fluent in English and Spanish (written and spoken). Knowledge of Chinese is a plus.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a fast-growing, innovative global automotive company.

• Work closely with top leadership, influencing strategic projects and initiatives.

• Collaborate in a dynamic, multicultural environment that values proactivity, creativity, and excellence.

• Opportunity to develop professionally and grow within a leading organization in the electric mobility sector.

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