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Senior Legal Counsel (French speaking)

Basic-Fit


Job Location:

Hoofddorp - Netherlands

Monthly Salary: € 4 - 6
Posted: 31 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 7 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

We are looking for a French Legal Counsel! Are you ready to join a can-do team with big boldplans for the future Do you work as a lawyer or legal counsel andreadyfor a change Do you speak French and do you have experience with the French law Then we mustbe lookingfor you!

This IsWhat Your Role Looks Like

Yourmain focuswill be on consumer and marketing law and contracting matters for the French market. You will support both local and international stakeholders on day-to-day legal topics linked to marketing campaigns customer journeys consumer and supplier contracts and regulatory compliance.

You will work closely with our marketing teams at the international HQ and in France local managers the French headquarters and certain corporate departments of the international headquarter. Besides your work on the French market you will also contribute to international projects.

Our legal department currently consists of 20 legal counsels under the supervision of the ExecutiveDirectorLegal Risk and Compliance. You will report to the Team Manager Legal France.

At our legal department we support the highly centralized international headquarter and the operations of all our markets: the Netherlands Belgium LuxembourgFranceand Spain. We have an entrepreneurialdynamicand informal business culture with proud and highly motivated colleagues.

YourResponsibilities

Consumer & Marketing

  • Provide practical legal support and advice to our marketing and consumer departments both at international and local level

  • Review and ensure compliance of consumer contractual documentation and our customer journey with business standards and consumer laws

  • Support marketing campaigns promotionspartnershipsand commercial communications

  • Manage member disputes and coordinate with external counsel where applicable

  • Handle requests and investigations from French authorities and administrations (SignalConso DGCCRF SDJES etc.)

  • Deliver trainings and promote legal awareness to the business

Contracting

  • Draftreviewand negotiate consumer and supplier contracts

  • Ensure compliance of contractual documentation with applicable laws and internal standards

  • Support and advise local and international teams on contract-related matters

Other Responsibilities

You may also be involved in other operational and legal matters for the French market including:

  • Pre-litigation support and coordination with external counsel; assessing legal risks and providing strategic recommendations

  • Lease agreement reviewsrenewalsand negotiations acting primarily as tenant

  • Advisingproperty management chief of operations and operational teams on real estate matters

  • Maintaining legal databases and reporting tools

Who Are You

Weseeka dynamic and solution-oriented legal professional who can combine legalexpertisewith a pragmatic business-friendly approach.

Qualifications& Skills

  • Law degree from aFrench university.

  • Fluent French(native level) andfluentEnglishproficiency.

  • Minimum 5 years of relevant experienceinB2Cenvironment gained in a law firm and/or as in-house counsel.

  • Significantexperienceinmarketing and consumer law.

  • Analytical mindset negotiation skills and meticulous attention to detail.

  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

  • Proactive adaptable and motivated by challenges.

What We Offer You

At Basic-Fititsnot just aboutworkitsabout your growth. As aSenior Legal Counselyoullhave the freedom to make an impact and develop yourself in a dynamic environment.

What you can expect from us:

  • Learning & Development: Unlimited access toGoodHabitzand LinkedIn Learning.

  • Career Growth: Plenty of opportunities for professional and personal development.

  • Work Culture:An informal international and down-to-earth environment. We value working together so we work 4 days in the office 1 day from home.

  • Innovation: Your ideas contribute to strategic projects.

  • Salary:A monthly gross salary between 4.618 and 6.558 based on 40 hours depending on your experience and background.

  • Perks & Benefits: Travel allowance bike plan health insurance discounts remote work allowance anda pensionplan (52% contribution by Basic-Fit).

  • Fitness: Access to our gym at HQ.

About Basic-Fit

Basic-Fit is Europes leader in the value-for-money fitness market with more than 4.7 million members across 1650 clubs in 6 countries. We are continuously growing and improving. Ifyourelooking for a place where you can make an impact while having fun at workyouvecome to the right place!

What Makes Us Unique

  • Work with Impact: What you do makes a difference. Wedontjust work for our members partners and teamswe work with them.

  • Collaboration: Everyone works together to achieve goals and celebrate success.

  • Diversity & Inclusion: We welcome everyone into our workplace.

Apply Now!
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