Director - Corporate Counsel - Commercial and Strategic Initiatives

About the role

This position is ideal for a high-impact attorney (3-5+ years) looking to join a dynamic in-house legal team and be at the center of DICK’S growth strategy. The role will partner with lead deal counsel on structuring, negotiating and advising on a broad range of strategic initiatives, commercial transactions, vendor partnerships, and other growth and collaboration opportunities, partnering closely with business stakeholders to advance the company’s enterprise priorities.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinates with lead deal counsel to structure, negotiate, and draft agreements for a broad range of commercial transactions, including partnership and strategic collaboration agreements, term sheets, letters of intent, joint business and co-marketing arrangements, licensing arrangements, merchandise agreements, and vendor and services agreements supporting retail, marketing and technology initiatives.
• Drives end-to-end deal execution, managing timelines and delivering clear, actionable deal communications.
• Provides practical, business-oriented advice to key stakeholders throughout the deal lifecycle. Identifies, analyzes, and resolves legal, regulatory, and strategic risks across commercial deals by engaging and coordinating with subject matter experts across the legal department.
• Collaborates with the business development, merchandising, technology, marketing, finance, and other cross-functional teams to solve complex problems and advance deal objectives.
• PARTNERS WITH AND MANAGES OUTSIDE COUNSEL ON KEY TRANSACTIONS AND SIGNIFICANT MATTERS.

Qualifications

• Advanced Degree JD Degree
• 3-5 years of experience
• We are looking for an attorney with strong training and experience working in a law firm and/or corporate legal department.
• M&A and deal experience strongly preferred.