Director, Sr Corporate Counsel – Real Estate
About the role
The Director of Real Estate will lead real estate strategy and deal execution for DICK’S Sporting Goods’ large-format portfolio, with a primary focus on House of Sport, Field House, and Golf Galaxy locations. This role is designed for an experienced retail real estate professional who understands the complexity of large-format and big-box transactions and can successfully manage multiple active deals at the same time. The ideal candidate combines strong deal-making skills with the pace, organization, and judgment required to move a significant pipeline of projects forward simultaneously. While the broader portfolio also includes distribution center real estate, the primary focus of this position will be supporting the continued expansion of the company’s large-format retail concepts.
Responsibilities
- Draft, negotiate and oversee all documentation relating to retail real estate transactions, including leases, complex lease amendments, construction contracts, architectural & engineering contracts, reciprocal easement agreements, purchase and sale agreements, development agreements, financing instruments, SNDAs, letters of intent and all other ancillary documents related to the program
- Monitor compliance with real estate-related contractual obligations and pursue non-compliance, including negotiating and drafting amendments to resolve issues
- Provide legal support to Real Estate, Development, Construction, Facilities and Real Estate Management Departments
- Counsel and advise management on real estate matters
- Oversee and manage outside counsel in their preparation and negotiation of all documentation relating to real estate transactions
- Review and manage outside counsel fees to predetermined budgets
- Provide support and, where necessary, manage real estate-related litigation including, but not limited to, mechanics’ liens and construction cost disputes
Qualifications
- JD (Advanced Degree)
- 8+ years of experience practicing law, preferably in a law firm, corporate legal department or relevant regulatory agency (e.g., SEC); or a demonstrated distinguished record of handling complex matters that correlates to that level of practice experience
- 5–7 years of relevant experience