Legal Counsel
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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‑carbonisation 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.
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Contract
Job function: Legal
Industries: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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