About Us
BYD is a global leader in new energy and automotive innovation driving sustainable solutions worldwide. As we continue our rapid expansion in Europe we are looking for a dedicated Legal Counsel to join our team and be based in Szeged Hungary. This role offers a unique opportunity to be part of our dynamic legal team supporting our business operations and growth in the region.
Job Description
- Responsible for the legal affairs of our Hungarian company including establishing mechanisms for risk prevention and control as well as emergency handling and response.
- Research laws and policies relevant to the business provide legal advice for decisionmaking and business operations and conduct legal training as needed.
- Identify analyze evaluate and mitigate legal risks associated with the companys operations in Hungary. Provide legal support for drafting reviewing and negotiating contracts company policies and other legal documents.
- Oversee and follow up on local litigation and nonlitigation legal matters.
- Handle other related tasks as assigned by management.
Requirements
- Strong knowledge of Hungarian laws.
- At least three years of legal experience; experience in the automotive or manufacturing industry is preferred.
- Solid experience in legal compliance matters including but not limited to data protection competition law and export control. Experience in handling labor law matters is a plus.
- Excellent analytical and problemsolving skills strong communication and coordination abilities high execution efficiency and the ability to work well under pressure. Experience in team management is a plus.
- Proactive detailoriented and diligent with the ability to work independently and complete tasks efficiently.
- Fluency in both English and Hungarian (written and spoken) is required. Chinese language skills are preferred.
- Experience in handling overseas investment projects or litigation cases for Chinese enterprises in Hungary is preferred.