Legal Counsel – Switzerland, Austria, Czech Republic & SlovakiaVerified as a real position

Who we’re looking for

• Master's degree in Law from a reputable university.
• Minimum 5 years of professional legal experience, either in-house within an international organization or in an international law firm.
• Experience in the automotive industry is an advantage.
• Demonstrated experience supporting legal matters in Czech Republic, Slovakia, Switzerland, and Austria.
• Strong background in commercial contracts, corporate law, and legal compliance.
• Strong contract drafting, negotiation, and legal advisory skills.
• Experience managing complex commercial and cross-border transactions.
• Ability to develop and implement legal strategies and practical business solutions.
• Strong understanding of legal risk management and corporate governance principles.
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.
• Additional European languages such as German or French are highly advantageous.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Commercially minded with strong business acumen.
• Proactive, diligent, and solution-oriented approach.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently while being an effective team player in an international environment.

What you’ll do

• Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a wide range of commercial agreements, including: Distributor and dealer agreements After-sales service agreements Automotive finance agreements Fleet sales agreements Procurement and supply contracts Operational and business cooperation agreements
• Provide practical legal advice to business teams to ensure legal risks are identified, assessed, and appropriately managed.
• Support commercial negotiations and contribute to the successful execution of business initiatives.
• Identify legal and regulatory risks related to business activities and propose appropriate mitigation measures.
• Support implementation and maintenance of legal compliance frameworks across the assigned markets.
• Monitor relevant legislative developments and assess their impact on business operations.
• Deliver legal training and awareness sessions to business stakeholders.
• Manage legal disputes and pre-litigation matters.
• Coordinate litigation and arbitration proceedings in cooperation with external legal advisors.
• Oversee relationships with external law firms and ensure efficient management of legal matters.
• Provide clear, pragmatic, and business-oriented legal advice to management and internal stakeholders.
• Support corporate governance, corporate law matters, and strategic business projects.
• Collaborate closely with regional and global legal teams to ensure alignment with BYD Group policies and standards.
• Partner with Sales, Aftersales, Finance, Marketing, Product, and Operations teams to support business objectives.
• Facilitate communication between local business teams and international legal stakeholders.
• Support additional legal projects and initiatives as required.

About the position

We are the BYD Czech Republic & Slovakia team — a passionate group of both young and seasoned professionals driven by innovation and a deep understanding of the automotive landscape. As a new entrant brand, we embrace complexity and change, and we are committed to long-term success by delivering top-tier BEV/PHEV products, exceptional customer experiences, and high-quality services to our local markets. Our forward-thinking mindset, agility, and close collaboration with our valued partners form the foundation of our growth. United by a shared vision of excellence and sustainability, we work together to build a customer-centric and future-ready organization in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. As Legal Counsel – Switzerland, Austria, Czech Republic & Slovakia, you will provide comprehensive legal support across multiple European markets, acting as a trusted business partner to management and operational teams. You will play a key role in supporting BYD's continued growth by ensuring legal compliance, managing contractual risks, and providing practical legal advice across a broad range of commercial and operational matters. This position requires a commercially minded legal professional capable of navigating complex cross-border transactions, supporting strategic business initiatives, and working effectively in a dynamic international environment.