Jan Willem van der Linde has extensive experience in the public sector, currently serving as Algemeen adviseur, Directiesecretaris, and Juridisch adviseur at Gemeente Noordoostpolder since April 1992. Prior to this role, Jan Willem worked as a Docent/teacher of Law at Landstede from September 1991 to April 1993. Jan Willem holds a Master's degree in Law from Leiden University, obtained between 1985 and 1991, and has a background from Oosterenk.