Legal & Business Assistant

THE·TEAMoperates at the epicenter of sports, music, entertainment and culture, serving talent, brands and properties on a global scale. THE·TEAM works with iconic sports and media figures across the world in every major sport, utilizing our extensive influence to maximize negotiations and create meaningful opportunities for our clients across teams, leagues, brands, content and live events.

Role

As a Legal & Business Assistant, you support both the Senior Legal Counsel and the Rider Agents, playing a central role in coordinating contractual, administrative, and commercial processes within THE•TEAM’s Cycling Division.

You will be involved in complex, international dossiers and will also have direct contact with riders, always in a supporting and coordinating capacity. You will work under the guidance of the Senior Legal Counsel and gain first-hand insight into how athlete management and contractual processes are developed and managed at the highest level.

This is primarily a support role requiring a strong focus on structure, accuracy, and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal and administrative support across multiple dossiers and agents
• Prepare and structure contractual and commercial processes
• Coordinate communication between agents, riders, and external partners
• Monitor deadlines, agreements, and follow-ups across various dossiers
• Support clients (income analysis, document follow-up, providing explanations)
• Act as a liaison with external advisors (tax advisors, accountants, banks, insurers)
• Assist with international mobility matters (domicile, visas, relocations, administrative formalities)
• Manage and follow up on insurance dossiers and financial structures
• Support commercial and contractual agreements in collaboration with Rider Agents
• Assist in reviewing and preparing contract templates

Profile

• Master’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Applied Economics, or similar. Preferably with a specialization in tax or social law
• Knowledge of international taxation for athletes, personal income tax, corporate tax, and/or payroll administration is a plus
• Knowledge of (sports) insurance or banking and finance is a plus
• Knowledge of social legislation and athlete status is a plus
• Strong organizational skills, able to manage multiple dossiers and stakeholders simultaneously
• Comfortable in a supporting role and working behind the scenes
• Strong communication skills, able to interact with senior stakeholders
• Discreet, reliable, and detail-oriented
• Language skills: Dutch, French, and English; additional languages are a plus
• Affinity with cycling and/or sports management is a strong asset
• Hands-on mentality, able to work independently and flexibly

What We Offer

• A challenging (entry-level) role within a high-performance, international environment
• Close collaboration with the Senior Legal Counsel and experienced Rider Agents
• Broad exposure to contractual and commercial aspects of athlete management
• Competitive salary and development opportunities
• A unique opportunity to contribute to managing athletes at an international level

THE·TEAM does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.