Expansion Legal Counsel

Decathlon Indonesia; Jakarta Selatan; On-site; IDR 520,000,000 - 900,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive payroll

Medical insurance

Bonuses (Monthly + Quarterly)

Global shareholding program

Product discounts

Starter kit

Domestic & international career paths

Job summary

Decathlon Indonesia is seeking a Senior Real Estate Legal Counsel to assess feasibility, structure deals, and manage compliance for development projects. You will guide legal strategy, draft agreements, and oversee external counsel to ensure governance alignment across real estate initiatives.

Ideal candidates have 5–8 years in commercial law, fluent English, and a proven track record partnering with business leaders to mitigate risk.

Qualifications

• Must hold a law degree with 5+ years in commercial law or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience advising business leaders on commercial agreements.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in legal workflows.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal assessment for real estate and development projects.
• Draft, negotiate, and manage real estate contracts through opening.
• Ensure compliance with governance standards and regulatory requirements.
• Coach internal leaders on real estate procedures and governance.

Skills

English fluency

Commercial law

Business development collaboration

Executive presence

Attention to detail

AI tools for legal workflows

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law (LL.B.)

Tools

AI software

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 /