Expansion Legal Counsel

Decathlo; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 400,000,000 - 900,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive payroll

Medical insurance

Bonus (monthly/quarterly)

Global shareholding program

Product discounts on Decathlon goods

New hire starter kit

Career opportunities (domestic & intl)

Job summary

DECATHLON is seeking an experienced commercial real estate lawyer to join our Jakarta team. The role focuses on feasibility assessment for real estate and development projects, drafting and negotiating contracts, and providing strategic legal advice to support business growth.

You will lead complex negotiations, ensure governance and compliance with local and global standards, and manage external counsel while leveraging AI tools to improve efficiency.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Law (LL.B. or equivalent).
• 5–8 years of experience in commercial law, ideally in a law firm or multinational.
• Strong communication, organizational, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to leverage AI tools to streamline legal workflows.
• Autonomous, decisive, with strong executive presence.

Responsibilities

• Assess feasibility and risks for real estate and business development projects.
• Provide strategic legal advice and structure real estate deals; draft and manage contracts.
• Ensure compliance with governance standards and monitor green building-related regulations.
• Lead negotiations, manage external law firms, and train internal leaders on procedures.

Skills

English fluency

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Autonomy

Executive presence

AI for legal workflows

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law

Job description

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.

• 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.

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 /