Our Client
In just 31 years, has grown from a single store in Enkhuizen to over 2,900 stores and 15 distribution centers across 12 European countries (with country number 13 and 14 to follow this year), offering customers surprising products at remarkably low prices. As one of Europes fastest-growing retailers, Action continues to expand, adding more stores and entering new countries each year.
With over 79,000 employees from 159 nationalities, Action offers a dynamic and international workplace driven by a positive, no-nonsense attitude. The Legal team plays a crucial role, supporting all business areas and Actions central group functions, such as Supply Chain, Technology, Procurement (NfR), Marketing, Buying, and Real Estate.
Action is committed to sustainability, working to reduce its carbon footprint, improve product sustainability, and support initiatives like the Johan Cruyff Foundation and SOS Childrens Villages. The company also invests in upholding human and labor rights in its supply chain. More information about this all can be found here: Action Sustainability
Due to the companys expansion, Action is recruiting a Legal Counsel dedicated to the Supply Chain organization to strengthen the team at their international HQ.
The Position
As Legal Counsel Supply Chain you will be supporting the Supply Chain organization on a wide variety of supply chain related matters and play an important role in the rapid expansion of Actions distribution and logistics network in Europe.
Together with another colleague, your responsibilities will, inter alia , include:
This role offers variety, challenge, and responsibility in a dynamic international environment.
You will join a team of currently seven lawyers at Actions international headquarters. Each lawyer has their own focus area, and together, you support all activities of the Action group. The team is pragmatic, deeply involved in the business, and quick to make decisions, contributing to Actions rapid international expansion. In this role you will be directly reporting to the Head of Legal.
You will work closely with the various domains within the supply chain organization at both a central and local country level, and with local outside counsel where necessary. The position can also involve travelling to the countries Action is currently present or will be expanding to.
The Profile
For this role, we are seeking a dynamic, pragmatic, and decisive lawyer with a strong personality and a sharp business acumen. A hands-on and communicative lawyer, able to build good working relationships in different cultural environments and to provide clear guidance to the business. The variety and unpredictability of diverse challenges energize you.
What you bring to the table:
The Offer