Senior Corporate Counsel

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OVERVIEW:

DICK’S Sporting Goods is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Corporate Counsel to join our growing in-house legal team, focusing on all legal matters related to the DICK’S Retail Media Network. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of advertising, technology, and retail, providing strategic legal support to marketing, technology, and media teams. The ideal candidate will bring 7+ years of experience, a deep understanding of advertising, media, intellectual property, and privacy laws, and a solution-oriented approach to legal counsel. This position is ideal for an attorney with a growth mindset who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advice and Counsel (50%)
  • Provide strategic legal advice and counsel on a variety of matters related to retail media networks, including advertising, data privacy, intellectual property, entertainment, ad tech, and regulatory compliance. 
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including marketing, technology, and operations, to offer business-minded, solution-focused support for campaigns, brand initiatives, and other business goals. 

• Contract Negotiation, Drafting, and Design (20%)
  • Develop and manage strategic contractual frameworks to streamline the contracting process for internal and external stakeholders. 
  • Draft, review, and negotiate contracts related to advertisers, agencies, technology partners, talent, production partners, and vendors. 
  • Key contract types include retail media network terms, insertion orders, licenses, SaaS agreements, and talent/influencer agreements. 

• Outside Counsel Interaction (10%)
  • Identify emerging legal issues and collaborate with outside counsel on matters related to advertising laws, intellectual property, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution. 

• Subject Matter Expertise (10%)
  • Provide subject matter expertise on topics such as retail media networks, advertising laws, trademarks, copyright, NIL (Name, Image, Likeness), claims management, and privacy regulations. 
  • Knowledge of accounting/finance principles and retail operations is preferred. 

• Department Operations (10%)
  • Participate in legal department projects, processes, and initiatives. 
  • Collaborate with other Legal team members and consider financial implications when advising stakeholders. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education Requirements:

• JD from an accredited law school (required). 
• MBA or similar business-related degree is preferred.

Experience Requirements:

• 7+ years of legal experience, with a strong foundation in both law firm and corporate legal department settings. 
• Expertise in advertising, media law, privacy law, intellectual property, and technology agreements. 
• Experience working with retail media networks is strongly preferred.

Licensing and Certifications:

• Admitted to the Bar in Pennsylvania (required). 
• Additional certifications in business or technology-related fields (e.g., MBA) are preferred.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong negotiation skills with a focus on creating efficient, business-friendly contracts. 
• Ability to provide clear, actionable, and strategic legal advice across a variety of disciplines. 
• Experience managing complex legal issues in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence senior leadership. 
• Collaborative team player who can work effectively with cross-functional teams, including marketing, technology, and business development. 
• Strong problem-solving abilities and business acumen.