Director, Senior Corporate Counsel – Real Estate

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OVERVIEW:

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.

Role Responsibilities:

Support the Repositioning of our Retail Chain:

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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

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advanced Degree

• JD

• 5-7 years experience

• 1) 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).

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 candidateduring any part of the interview process.

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

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