Expansion Legal Counsel

DECATHLON, established in 1976 in France, is driven by the belief that top-quality sports products should be within everyone's reach. Our purpose: Move People Through the Wonders of Sport.

Present in 70 countries and with nearly 1,700 stores worldwide, DECATHLON today represents more than 100,000 teammates. In Indonesia, we are operating 20+ stores in Jabodetabek, Yogyakarta, Surabaya, and, Bandung.

Requirements

• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Min. Bachelor's degree in Law (LL.B. or equivalent).
• 5–8 years of experience in commercial law, preferably within a law firm or multinational corporation.
• Passion for sports
• Proven track record of partnering with business development leaders to advise on commercial agreements.
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and strong critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency in leveraging AI tools for legal workflows.
• Highly autonomous and decisive with a confident executive presence.
• Clear, concise, and persuasive communication skills.
• Demonstrated success collaborating across cross-functional business units.

Job Description

1. Project Legal Assessment & Feasibility

• Gather all necessary information and documentation for real estate projects.
• Assess legal feasibility and identify potential risks for real estate and business development projects.
• Analyze legal feasibility for green building initiatives and aligned expansion projects.
• Ensure total alignment with local project visions, corporate real estate policy, governance standards, and global legal frameworks.
• Leverage digital technologies, AI tools, and specialized software to evaluate and communicate real estate data effectively.

2. Strategic Legal Advice & Structuring

• Define and propose optimal deal structures for real estate development.
• Offer actionable risk-mitigation solutions regarding zoning, permit requirements, contract formatting, and execution timing.
• Draft, update, and manage legal documentation throughout the contract lifecycle until project opening.
• Lead, support, and participate in complex real estate contract negotiations.
• Maintain accurate records and archive documentation within real estate tools (including POD and LDS) to guarantee data completeness.

3. Legal Compliance & Risk Management

• Prepare LOIs, POAs, framework contracts, and amendments containing clauses verified by legal experts and compliant with governance standards.
• Verify that all executed agreements reflect investment committee decisions and remain fully enforceable against third parties.
• Monitor lease deadlines, renewals, and Green Building Act compliance, providing timely support to stakeholders.
• Select, direct, and oversee external law firms, managing litigation processes and tracking fee consumption.
• Train and guide internal leaders on real estate legal procedures, governance, and compliance standards.

Benefits

Competitive payroll / Comprehensive medical insurance / Monthly + Quarterly Bonus / Global shareholding program / Discount on Decathlon product / New hire starter kit/ Various career opportunities domestic and international /