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 14 stores in Jabodetabek and 2 in Central & East Java. We are thrilled by a very ambitious store opening plan for the coming years.
As an
Expansion Legal Counsel , you will be part of Decathlon Indonesia's Expansion team, ensuring that all our development projects - from new store openings to sustainability initiatives - comply with local and global legal standards. You will play a key role in balancing business growth with legal safety and efficiency.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assess the legal feasibility of new openings, closings, relocations, renegotiations, downsizing, extensions, sub-leases, or other expansion projects
Gather all relevant documents and information, identify legal risks, and provide clear recommendations
Work closely with the expansion, construction, finance, and operations teams to ensure each project aligns with Decathlon's real estate policy and legal framework
Define and propose the best deal structure and provide appropriate and efficient solutions to control and mitigate legal risks (zoning and permit requirements, contract form, timing, etc.)
Draft, review, and update contracts, letters of intent (LOI), power of attorney (POA), and other related documents
Support and participate in negotiations to secure favorable and compliant agreements
Ensure all legal documents comply with internal committee decisions and are properly registered and enforceable
Ensure all project documentation is properly archived and compliant with internal procedures and local regulations
Collaborate with global and local legal teams to share best practices and strengthen Decathlon's sustainable real estate initiatives
KPI:
Compliance, sustainability, and efficiency in every project
Risk management
Contract governance
Site readiness
Legal asset management report
100% of legal documents archived in Hyperlex
Compliance rate with AutoDiag
Requirements
Fluent in English and Bahasa Indonesia (verbal and written)
Bachelor's/master's degree in Law
7+ years of experience in corporate, real estate, or in-house legal roles
Strong understanding of commercial contracts, property law, and licensing regulations
Proven practical legal advice to support deal structuring, permitting, and risk mitigation
Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of balancing business and legal perspectives
Passionate in Sport
The job location will be in Jakarta
Benefits
Competitive payroll+bonus / Comprehensive medical insurance / Global shareholding program / 12 days of paid annual leave / Discount on Decathlon product / Various career opportunities domestic and international
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Job Details
Posted Date:
February 23, 2026
Job Type:
Legal
Location:
Jakarta, Indonesia
Company:
Decathlon
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