Chinese Speaking Legal Counsel

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.

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.
• Excellent command of English language - both verbally and in writing. Knowledge of Chinese is a plus.
• Able to support EU transaction legal issues.
• Performance and experience-based competitive remuneration
• Scottish Widow workplace pension
• 25 days paid holidays + public holidays
• Daily commute allowance
• Car salary sacrifice scheme
• Private healthcare
• Department & company-wide team building events
• We are looking for talent that connects with this mission and wants to create a positive impact by joining a diverse and dynamic team.