Legal Counsel (Hungary) – Based in Szeged

Job title:

Legal Counsel (Hungary) – Based in Szeged

Company:

BYD

Job description

About UsBYD 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 decision-making and business operations, and conduct legal training as needed.
• Identify, analyze, evaluate, and mitigate legal risks associated with the company’s 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 non-litigation 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 problem-solving 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, detail-oriented, 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.

As the first overseas subsidiary of BYD group, our main focus is to provide European customers with new energy vehicles, rechargeable batteries, solar panels, energy storage systems and other new energy products, as well as related after-sales services.

Expected salary

Location

Szeged, Csongrád-Csanád

Job date

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:17:46 GMT

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