Jan Schaafsma is an experienced legal professional, currently serving as the owner of Juridi-SZ since November 2014, specializing in legal functions within the Social Domain. Schaafsma has held the role of Quality Coach at Gemeente Rheden since January 2022 and serves as a member of multiple bezwaar committees for various municipalities, including Noordoostpolder, Tytsjerksteradiel, Achtkarspelen, Opsterland, Lelystad, and Den Helder. Additionally, Schaafsma has been a Juridisch beleidsadviseur at Gemeente Súdwest-Fryslân since January 2011. Academic qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Economic Law from NHL Hogeschool and further studies at Bestuursacademie Nederland.