Dick's Sporting Goods
Senior Director, Assistant General Counsel – Marketing, Advertising, Digital Media
Provide senior legal counsel for enterprise advertising, marketing, and digital media initiatives. Advise marketing, merchants, eCommerce, and tech teams on campaigns, retail media, loyalty and personalization. Lead and negotiate marketing-related commercial deals (agency, sponsorships, partnerships, AdTech, vendor agreements), mentor transactional counsel, and monitor regulatory trends (FTC, state consumer protection, global advertising rules) in partnership with privacy and consumer regulatory teams.
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:
- Senior legal counsel acting as legal front-door to advise on enterprise advertising, marketing, media, including retail media, loyalty and personalization programs.
- Partners closely with marketing and cross-functional enterprise stakeholders to enable growth, including category marketing, brand marketing and field marketing, merchants, eCommerce, and technology on digital-marketing initiatives.
- Leads strategic deals and mentors direct reports and commercial contracts counsel to develop transactional skills supporting marketing agreements, including agency agreements, partnerships, sponsorships & activations, media/AdTech, retail media, and vendor agreements. Finds opportunities to optimize negotiation/deal strategies/processes.
- Monitors trends and provides proactive advice and counsel on regulatory matters related to advertising/pricing matters (e.g., FTC, state consumer protection, global advertising rules), partnering closely with privacy/consumer regulatory teams.
- J.D. with 10+ years of experience.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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!
Targeted Pay Range: $153,700.00 - $285,300.00. This is part of a competitive total rewards package that could include other components such as: incentive, equity and benefits. Individual pay is determined by a number of factors including experience, location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. We review all teammate pay regularly to ensure competitive and equitable pay.DICK'S Sporting Goods complies with all state paid leave requirements. We also offer a generous suite of benefits. To learn more, visit www.benefityourliferesources.com.
Top Skills
Adtech,Retail Media,Ecommerce,Loyalty Programs,Personalization Platforms,Digital Marketing
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