Lisbon Legal Counsel: International Contracts & Compliance

BYD EUROPE; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

BYD Europe in Lisbon seeks a Legal Counsel Specialist to support day-to-day corporate and commercial legal activities across Portugal and cross-border operations. The role requires navigating Portuguese law and coordinating with the Shenzhen headquarters.

You will draft and negotiate procurement and distributor contracts, supervise after-sales service agreements, and participate in public procurement, competition and regulatory matters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Law and admission to the bar.
• At least 5 years of professional legal experience, in-house or law firm.
• Fluency in English and Spanish; knowledge of Chinese is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day legal support for BYD Europe in Lisbon.
• Manage procurement contracts, distributor agreements, and service frameworks.
• Advise on regulatory compliance and tender procedures in Portugal.
• Coordinate with international teams and external counsel as needed.

Skills

Fluent English

Fluent Spanish

Knowledge of Portuguese law

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law

Job description

BYD Europe in Lisbon seeks a Legal Counsel Specialist to support day-to-day corporate and commercial legal activities across Portugal and cross-border operations. The role requires navigating Portuguese law and coordinating with the Shenzhen headquarters.

You will draft and negotiate procurement and distributor contracts, supervise after-sales service agreements, and participate in public procurement, competition and regulatory matters.