Junior Legal Counsel Commercial & Operations

Junior Legal Counsel Commercial & Operations
Regio: Evere of Brussel
Vereiste ervaring: 3 jaar
Werkomgeving: Onderneming
Ref: VL/BE/LAW/4156/25
Contract: Onbepaalde duur (Voltijds)

Bedrijfsomschrijving

Decathlon Belgium is the market leader in the mass distribution of sporting and leisure items. Across its 38 stores, e-commerce activities, and a team of 3,000 employees, the company upholds Decathlon’s core values daily: making the pleasure and benefits of sport accessible to as many people as possible.

As a dynamic company, Decathlon Belgium continuously reinvents itself through new projects that emerge daily, including the recent Marketplace initiative, which originated in Belgium and was later developed in collaboration with other European countries.  

Decathlon’s Marketplace initiative is an online platform that enables third-party sellers to offer their products alongside Decathlon’s own range, thereby expanding the variety of sports equipment, apparel, and accessories available to customers.

For more than 40 years, Decathlon’s global project has thrived on a strong corporate culture built around two fundamental values: vitality and responsibility. This distinctive culture fosters professional growth, encouraging employees to work independently while receiving guidance marked by high standards and kindness, enabling them to reach their full potential while staying true to themselves.

For its Marketplace initiative, Decathlon is looking for a legal in-house counsel to join the team.


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

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