Director, Senior Corporate Counsel – Real Estate

DICK'S Sporting Goods

9d • $127,000 - $237,800

About The Position

This position will serve as a strategic legal partner to Foot Locker’s Real Estate, Store Development, Construction, and Property Management teams, supporting the company’s retail real estate strategy and store portfolio. The attorney will provide practical, business-oriented counsel on transactions spanning new store development, lease negotiations and renewals, remodels, relocations, portfolio optimization, and store closures.
The successful candidate will bring deep experience negotiating sophisticated commercial retail real estate transactions, including leases, complex amendments, letters of intent, construction and design agreements, reciprocal easement agreements, purchase and sale agreements, SNDAs, estoppels, and related ancillary documentation. The role requires an attorney who can balance legal risk with business objectives while operating effectively in a fast-paced retail environment.

Requirements

• JD
• 5-7 years experience
• Possesses 8+ years of experience practicing law, preferably in a law firm, corporate legal department or relevant regulatory agency (e.g., SEC); or (2) has demonstrated a distinguished record of handling complex matters that correlates to the level of practice experience described in item (1).

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate and oversee all documentation relating to retail real estate transactions, including leases, complex lease amendments, construction contracts, architectural &
• Provide Legal Counsel to Internal Clients:
• Monitor compliance with real estate-related contractual obligations and pursue non-compliance, including negotiating and drafting amendments to resolve issues
• Legal support to Real Estate, Development, Construction, Facilities and Real Estate Management Departments
• Counsel and advise management on real estate matters
• Manage Third Party Relationships Related to Real Estate Portfolio:
• 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

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director