Senior Commercial Contracts Counsel

Byd Company; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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).

Skills

English

Spanish

Education

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

Job description

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.