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Role: Assistant Corporate Counsel – Commercial Contracts

Location: Pittsburgh

City, State: Coraopolis, Pennsylvania

Job Area: Full time

Job ID: 202404260

Brand: Corporate

Job Category: Legal

Assistant Corporate Counsel – Commercial Contracts
Coraopolis, Pennsylvania

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:

This position is ideal for an entry level business-minded attorney (1-3+ years of experience) 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. Operates as a “generalist” and therefore works with various business units (such as technology, finance, procurement, store operations, supply chain, and facilities) to provide business-minded, practical, and solution-focused support. The Assistant Corporate Counsel will provide direct support to the VP & Associate General Counsel, attorneys and legal team members.

Job Duties & 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:

  • Knowledge of and interest in technology and basic accounting/finance.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Advanced Degree - Juris Doctorate

  • 1-3 years of experience

  • Document drafting, law firm and/or initially in-house experience

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