Manager, Assistant Corporate Counsel - Commercial Contracts

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!

OVERVIEW:

Role Overview:

This position is ideal for a newer attorney, who is enthusiastic about building basic legal and professional skill development and looking to join a growing and dynamic in-house legal team. This role is focused on commercial contract review, drafting and negotiation. This position operates as a generalist and supports agreements across various business units in partnership with the finance/procurement team, and may work with various business units (such as technology, finance, loss prevention, store operations, supply chain, and facilities) to provide business-minded, practical, and solution-focused support.  The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of technology and the skill set to support the digital growth of the Company.

This is a full time hybrid (remote on Monday and Friday, in office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) role located in Coraopolis, PA.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Contract Drafting and Negotiation

• Focus on building transactional knowledge and skill related to commercial agreements (e.g. NDAs, SOWs, vendor agreements, SaaS/technology agreements).
• Build skills related to external negotiation.

Legal Department Collaboration

• Receive and review legal work from various members of the legal department.

• Expected to work with and learn from legal staff (including attorneys and legal analysts).

• Participates and assists in projects, as requested.

Advice and Counsel

•  Support members of the legal department, research and review issues.
•  Build skills related to providing general legal advice to business partners.

Skills and Areas of Focus:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Execution skills
• Customer-service oriented
• Ability to drive projects and manage project teams
• Strong interpersonal and client consultation skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Self-motivated and results oriented
• In-depth analytical skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Strong detail orientation
• Supervisory and leadership capabilities
• Superior organizational abilities
• Problem solving and troubleshooting capabilities
• Process and procedure oriented
• Ability to handle multiple projects at once
• Strong issue-spotting and problem-solving skills
• Excellent legal writing, critical reading, and research skills

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advanced Degree - Juris Doctorate

• 1-3 years experience

• Paralegal experience a plus; document drafting & talent development experience preferred along with law firm and/or initially in-house experience

VIRTUAL REQUIREMENTS:

At DICK’S, we thrive on innovation and authenticity. That said, to protect the integrity and security of our hiring process, we ask that candidates do not use AI tools (like ChatGPT or others) during interviews or assessments.

To ensure a smooth and secure experience, please note the following:

• Cameras must be on during all virtual interviews.

• AI tools are not permitted to be used by the candidate during any part of the interview process.

• Offers are contingent upon a satisfactory background check which may include ID verification.

If you have any questions or need accommodations, we’re here to help. Thanks for helping us keep the process fair and secure for everyone!