Decathlon - Junior Legal Counsel Commercial & Operat...

Our client

Decathlon is a global sporting goods retailer, renowned for its extensive range of high quality and affordable sports equipment, apparel, and accessories. Decathlon operates over 1.600 stores in more than 60 countries. The company is committed to making sports accessible to everyone, promoting active lifestyles, and fostering innovation through its in-house brands like Quechua, Kalenji, and Domyos.

Decathlon Belgium is the market leader in the mass distribution of sports and leisure goods (with 34 shops, e-commerce and more than 2.300 employees). Decathlon is a dynamic company that is constantly reinventing itself through new projects that emerge every day.

Decathlon’s customer-centric approach, combined with its dedication to sustainability and innovation, has solidified its position as a leader in the global sports retail industry.

Function

In this adventure, you are the trusted legal partner for Decathlon’s activities in Belgium.

• Drafting & Negotiation: You draft and negotiate various contracts with partners and suppliers. (procurement, distribution, logistics, marketing, and service agreements).
• Operational Support: You help the stores and warehouses solve their daily legal questions.
• Compliance: You check that the commercial actions follow Belgian laws on trade and consumers.
• Legal Strategy: You analyze risks and opportunities within Decathlon’s business model and propose ideas to help their projects grow.
• Project Management: You participate in cross-functional projects, ensuring legal requirements are integrated from the start.

Profile

You are a hands-on and autonomous person, always ready to contribute as a dedicated team player. You are recognized for your excellent oral and written communication skills.

Your strong analytical skills allow you to dissect challenges, and you consistently demonstrate initiatives and flexibility in finding innovative solutions.

With good personal organization , you are able to work on several projects simultaneously.

Moreover,

• You have a Master’s degree in Belgian law.
• You have already worked for 3 to 5 years as a legal counsel.
• You are a native Dutch speaker, with a goof knowledge of French, and English.
• You have strong knowledge of contract law and economic law.
• You know about data protection (GDPR), which is a great plus.
• You always look for solutions rather than just seeing problems.

Offer

• A varied job where you can create value and have impact
• Smart and fun colleagues who are as passionate about sports as you are.
• Lots of (international) opportunities to elevate your expertise (extensive learning options and internal mobility opportunities)
• A competitive salary package topped with fringe benefits
• The option to work from home up 2 days a week