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About the Role
BYD Europe seeks a pragmatic Legal Specialist to support UAE operations, managing distributor relations, labor compliance, and regulatory matters. The role requires 2+ years of legal experience, a law degree, and proficiency in English and Arabic.
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Responsibilities
- Handle legal matters regarding UAE distributors and review commercial agreements to protect company interests
- Participate in the day to day legal activities and operational management of BYD’s UAE subsidiaries
- Manage employment contracts and ensure full compliance with UAE Labor Law through the Qiwa and Mudad platforms
- Coordinate with external law firms on regulatory matters, specifically focusing on the Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) and other compliance frameworks
- Monitor local legislative updates and provide clear interpretations of new policies and their impact on the business
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) from a prestigious Saudi university
- 2+ years of legal experience in a corporate in house role or law firm
- Professional proficiency in English and Arabic (must be able to draft/review documents and communicate with authorities in both languages)
- Practical knowledge of UAE government portals (Qiwa, Mudad, etc.) and basic KSA corporate/labor regulations
- UAE National or willing to relocate to and be stationed in the UAE
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About BYD
- BYD is a leading, high tech multinational, based in Shenzhen, China, operating in IT, automotive, new energy, and rail transit.
- We are looking for a pragmatic and detail oriented Legal Specialist to support BYD’s growing operations in the UAE.
Key Responsibilities
- Handle legal matters regarding UAE distributors and review commercial agreements to protect company interests.
- Participate in the day to day legal activities and operational management of BYD’s UAE subsidiaries.
- Manage employment contracts and ensure full compliance with UAE Labor Law through the Qiwa and Mudad platforms.
- Coordinate with external law firms on regulatory matters, specifically focusing on the Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) and other compliance frameworks.
- Monitor local legislative updates and provide clear interpretations of new policies and their impact on the business.
Requirements and Competences
- Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) from a prestigious Saudi university.
- 2+ years of legal experience in a corporate in house role or a law firm. Experience in Automotive or High Tech sectors is highly preferred.
- Professional proficiency in English and Arabic (Must be able to draft/review documents and communicate with authorities in both languages).
- Practical knowledge of UAE government portals (Qiwa, Mudad, etc.) and basic KSA corporate/labor regulations.
- UAE National or willing to relocate to and be stationed in the UAE.
Preferred Qualities
- Adaptable and capable of working in a fast paced, cross cultural environment.
- Strong communication skills to bridge the gap between regional legal requirements and local execution.
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