Juriste en Droit du Travail

About BYD

Our Purpose is to build a zero-emission future that reconnects humanity with nature. We are looking for talent that connects with this mission and want to create positive impact by joining a diverse and dynamic team.

BYD is a leading, high-tech multinational, based in Shenzhen, China. Operates in four core fields of IT, automotive, new energy, and rail transit and employs over 300,000 people worldwide. As a global pioneer in New Energy Solutions BYD is dedicated to building a zero-emission ecosystem.

BYD Europe BV located in Hoofddorp, Netherlands. BYD Europe BV offers a full line of BYD electric vehicles, including all-electric cars, all-electric buses, and all-electric forklift trucks.

About BYD France

BYD France is the French National Sales Company of BYD BV Europe and BYD Company Ltd, a China-based company and a leading global supplier of green energy technologies. BYD France offers a range of electric vehicles, including all-electric cars, buses & forklifts. BYD is expanding its operations in France to support a growing portfolio of New Electric Vehicle Passenger car and LCVs projects.

About the Department

To strengthen our HR and Legal teams in France, we are looking for an experienced Labour & Employment Law Counsel. Ideally, you bring solid expertise in French employment law, gained within the retail, automotive, or another fast‑paced and dynamic environment.

Legal Advisory & Employment Law Expertise

• Advise and support HR teams, line managers and senior leadership on all employment law matters (contracts, disciplinary proceedings, terminations, working-time arrangements, etc.)
• Draft clear and actionable legal opinions, briefing notes and recommendations
• Analyse and interpret new legislative, regulatory and collective bargaining developments applicable to the company

Individual Labour Law Management

• Draft, negotiate and manage all employment contracts and amendments (open-ended, fixed‑term, part‑time, apprenticeship, internal mobility)
• Lead disciplinary procedures and contract termination processes (dismissals, mutual termination agreements, settlement agreements), ensuring full legal compliance
• Handle fitness‑for‑work proceedings in coordination with occupational health
• Support employees and managers on sick leave, workplace accidents and occupational disease matters

Collective Labour Relations

• Prepare, organise and legally secure meetings with employee representative bodies (Works Council / CSE, CSSCT)
• Negotiate and draft collective agreements (annual wage negotiations, remote work policy, profit‑sharing, workforce planning / GEPP, etc.)
• Manage relations with trade unions and ensure compliance with information and consultation obligations
• Support restructuring or reorganisation projects requiring Works Council information/consultation

Employment Litigation Management

• Monitor and coordinate the defence of Labour Tribunal claims in liaison with external counsel
• Draft defence briefs and procedural documents
• Assess litigation risk and provide recommendations to minimise the company's exposure
• Lead URSSAF audit files and Labour Inspectorate proceedings

Compliance, Legal Watch & HR Policy

• Maintain an active legal watch and disseminate relevant updates to relevant teams
• Update internal policies, the staff handbook (reglement interieur), code of ethics and HR procedures
• Participate in social audits and drive corrective action plans
• Contribute to the design and implementation of the company's social policy

Required Skills, Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Master's degree (M2) in Labour Law, Employment Law or HR Law — French or equivalent European qualification
• DJCE, bar qualification (CAPA) or equivalent specialisation is a plus

Work Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience in employment/labour law, gained in-house (legal or HR department) and/or at a specialised law firm
• Experience in a multi-site or international context is an asset

Technical Skills — Mandatory

• In-depth command of the French Labour Code (Code du travail), Social Security law and applicable collective bargaining agreements (CCN)
• Proven experience handling Labour Tribunal proceedings (Conseil de prud'hommes)
• Sound knowledge of employee representative body (IRP) consultation procedures
• Proficiency in legal research databases (Legifrance, Dalloz, Lexis 360, Navis Social)
• Good command of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)