Director of Legal Strategy and Operations
Overview
At DICK’S Sporting Goods, we believe in how positively sports can change lives. On our team, everyone plays a critical role in creating confidence and excitement by personally equipping all athletes to achieve their dreams. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, reflecting the communities we serve. If you are ready to make a difference as part of the world’s greatest sports team, apply to join our team today!
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Define and execute the legal department’s operational strategy to support business growth, scalability, and consistent delivery of legal services
Serve as a trusted advisor and key leader partnering with the General Counsel, enabling strategic decision-making and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence
Collaborate with chiefs of staff across the enterprise to be the legal department’s representative on Executive Leadership Team and enterprise initiatives and work closely with team members to drive related deliverables
Lead the evaluation, selection, implementation, and optimization of tools and systems, including emerging and AI-enabled solutions to improve efficiency, insight, and user experience
Own and evolve the Legal Department’s technology strategy, including e-billing, Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM), matter management, and document management to modernize legal service delivery and support scale
Build and manage strategic relationships with outside law firms and Legal service providers to maximize value, cost-effectiveness, and quality of service
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in JD, MBA, or legal operations certification (e.g., CLOC) is highly preferred.
7-10 years experience in a legal setting, with at least 5+ years specifically in legal operations or in-house legal management.
Microsoft Excel
Visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
Contract Lifecycle Management (e.g., Ironclad, Lexion) and e-billing systems
Technology Expertise: Proven experience implementing legal technology, specifically Contract Lifecycle Management (e.g., Ironclad, Lexion) and e-billing systems.
Leadership: Demonstrated experience leading teams and managing high-stakes, cross-functional projects.
Analytical Skills: Strong data analytics capability with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
Change Management: Ability to drive change within a legal department and gain buy-in from attorneys.
Business Acumen: Deep understanding of corporate finance, budgeting, and aligning legal goals with business objectives.
Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to simplify complex data for executive leadership.