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Corporate Counsel roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's lawyer category, which covers in-house legal positions at U.S. companies. Canadian citizens can apply at the border without a visa stamp. Mexican citizens need consular approval first. Your law degree and bar admission are the credentialing anchors for every sponsorship conversation.
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Get Access To All JobsRole: Director – Senior Corporate Counsel, Global Privacy – Product & Data Use
Location: Pittsburgh PA
City, State: Coraopolis, Pennsylvania
Job Area: Full time
Job ID: 202635128
Job Category: Legal
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:
Job Summary Description:
This role will serve as the primary privacy legal partner to product and marketing teams covering all banners (DICK'S, Foot Locker, GameChanger and subsidiaries). This role will advise on implementation of privacy controls/privacy by design, data use, emerging technology, personalization, media networks and HR technology. This role will enable innovation and while managing risk, with a focus on high-impact, revenue-driving initiatives.
Product & Technology Counseling - Lead privacy counsel advising on privacy-by-design for e-commerce, mobile apps, digital platforms, in-store data associated technology initiatives and HR technology. Review and advise on new features impacting athlete or teammate data.
Data Use Counseling - Marketing, Loyalty & Ad Tech - Lead privacy counsel reviewing and advising on targeted advertising, tracking technologies, data sharing, loyalty program privacy considerations, customer analytics, and marketing initiatives. Will also support data governance initiatives in assisting in defining permissible data use aligned to business goals and legal constraints and defining consent management requirements.
Data Strategy - Assist with evaluating new data use cases, partnerships, and monetization opportunities. Provide clear, practical guidance on acceptable risk thresholds and develop scalable guardrails and playbooks for business teams.
Day-to-Day Cross-Functional Partnership - Embed with product (including HR-related products), engineering, and marketing teams in effort to provide more efficient and consistent decision-making on privacy questions. Partner with Director - Corporate Counsel Regulatory & Risk to align on legal standards. Partner with Commercial Counsel as necessary on privacy-related negotiations.
Regional Coordination - Work with EMEA privacy counsel and APAC counsel to adapt product launches for local laws. Escalate where local requirements require deviation from global approach.
Advice & Counsel:
- Support stakeholders on important matters
Transaction and/or Dispute Management:
- Contract Drafting and Negotiation.
- Expertise in transactional knowledge and skill related to complex commercial agreements (e.g. general commercial and specialized/subject matter agreements).
- Expected to directly negotiate with third parties.
- Manage disputes and/or litigation matters related to Global Privacy - Product & Data Use
Legal Department Leadership:
- Expected to work with and oversee legal staff, including attorneys and legal analysts (no reporting relationship required).
- May have direct reports (development opportunity).
- Organizational Leadership. Participates in and leads projects, as requested.
- Legal Department Collaboration. Receive and review legal work from stakeholders and members of the legal department.
Subject Matter and/or Practice Type Expertise:
- Knowledge of Privacy counseling experience with product focus, experience advising on global ad tech, digital marketing, or consumer data use.
- Strong business acumen and ability to balance risk and growth, and comfort operating in fast-paced, cross-functional environments.
Outside Counsel Interaction. Manages outside counsel (including subject matter and budgeting), and identifies important and emerging areas of the law for strategic outside counsel support related to Global Privacy - Product & Data Use.
Active legal license in PA or another U.S. State.
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 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!
Role: Director – Senior Corporate Counsel, Global Privacy – Product & Data Use
Location: Pittsburgh PA
City, State: Coraopolis, Pennsylvania
Job Area: Full time
Job ID: 202635128
Job Category: Legal
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:
Job Summary Description:
This role will serve as the primary privacy legal partner to product and marketing teams covering all banners (DICK'S, Foot Locker, GameChanger and subsidiaries). This role will advise on implementation of privacy controls/privacy by design, data use, emerging technology, personalization, media networks and HR technology. This role will enable innovation and while managing risk, with a focus on high-impact, revenue-driving initiatives.
Product & Technology Counseling - Lead privacy counsel advising on privacy-by-design for e-commerce, mobile apps, digital platforms, in-store data associated technology initiatives and HR technology. Review and advise on new features impacting athlete or teammate data.
Data Use Counseling - Marketing, Loyalty & Ad Tech - Lead privacy counsel reviewing and advising on targeted advertising, tracking technologies, data sharing, loyalty program privacy considerations, customer analytics, and marketing initiatives. Will also support data governance initiatives in assisting in defining permissible data use aligned to business goals and legal constraints and defining consent management requirements.
Data Strategy - Assist with evaluating new data use cases, partnerships, and monetization opportunities. Provide clear, practical guidance on acceptable risk thresholds and develop scalable guardrails and playbooks for business teams.
Day-to-Day Cross-Functional Partnership - Embed with product (including HR-related products), engineering, and marketing teams in effort to provide more efficient and consistent decision-making on privacy questions. Partner with Director - Corporate Counsel Regulatory & Risk to align on legal standards. Partner with Commercial Counsel as necessary on privacy-related negotiations.
Regional Coordination - Work with EMEA privacy counsel and APAC counsel to adapt product launches for local laws. Escalate where local requirements require deviation from global approach.
Advice & Counsel:
- Support stakeholders on important matters
Transaction and/or Dispute Management:
- Contract Drafting and Negotiation.
- Expertise in transactional knowledge and skill related to complex commercial agreements (e.g. general commercial and specialized/subject matter agreements).
- Expected to directly negotiate with third parties.
- Manage disputes and/or litigation matters related to Global Privacy - Product & Data Use
Legal Department Leadership:
- Expected to work with and oversee legal staff, including attorneys and legal analysts (no reporting relationship required).
- May have direct reports (development opportunity).
- Organizational Leadership. Participates in and leads projects, as requested.
- Legal Department Collaboration. Receive and review legal work from stakeholders and members of the legal department.
Subject Matter and/or Practice Type Expertise:
- Knowledge of Privacy counseling experience with product focus, experience advising on global ad tech, digital marketing, or consumer data use.
- Strong business acumen and ability to balance risk and growth, and comfort operating in fast-paced, cross-functional environments.
Outside Counsel Interaction. Manages outside counsel (including subject matter and budgeting), and identifies important and emerging areas of the law for strategic outside counsel support related to Global Privacy - Product & Data Use.
Active legal license in PA or another U.S. State.
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 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!
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship in Corporate Counsel
Confirm your bar admission meets TN requirements
TN visa sponsorship for Corporate Counsel requires an LL.B., J.D., or equivalent, plus active bar admission. If you hold a Canadian law degree but aren't admitted to a U.S. bar, document your provincial bar membership carefully, CBP officers will scrutinize the credential match.
Target companies with in-house legal departments
Startups rarely have the internal HR infrastructure to sponsor TN visas for legal roles. Focus on mid-size to large companies with existing legal teams, where in-house counsel positions are budgeted and the HR process for TN documentation is already established.
Search for TN-sponsored legal roles on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find Corporate Counsel openings where employers are already set up to handle TN sponsorship. Filtering by visa type saves you from pursuing roles where the hiring team has no TN experience and the offer will stall at the paperwork stage.
Prepare a TN support letter that names your practice area
Your employer's TN support letter must specify the legal work you'll perform, not just your job title. Corporate Counsel covering M&A, commercial contracts, or employment law each require different framing to satisfy CBP's requirement that the role constitutes legal practice.
Understand the Mexican TN consular process before accepting an offer
Mexican citizens can't self-petition at a port of entry the way Canadians can. You'll schedule a consular interview, and processing can add weeks to your start date. Build that timeline into your offer negotiation so your employer sets a realistic onboarding date.
Clarify TN scope if your role spans legal and non-legal duties
If your Corporate Counsel role includes business development, compliance program management, or people management alongside legal work, your support letter must establish that legal practice remains the primary function. Hybrid roles draw CBP scrutiny and can result in TN denial.
Corporate Counsel TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Corporate Counsel role qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
Yes, Corporate Counsel qualifies under the TN visa's lawyer category, which covers legal positions requiring an LL.B., J.D., or equivalent degree plus bar membership. The role must primarily involve the practice of law. In-house positions at U.S. companies are well-established TN fits, provided your support letter clearly describes legal work as your core function.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for Corporate Counsel roles?
TN is generally faster and more predictable for Corporate Counsel than H-1B visa. There's no annual lottery, no cap for Canadians, and no multi-month USCIS processing wait. Canadian citizens can secure TN status at the border the same day with the right documents. H-1B visa requires employer-sponsored registration, a lottery selection, and a filing window that can delay your start date by six months or more.
What documents does my employer need to provide for TN sponsorship?
Your employer needs to provide a signed support letter on company letterhead that states your job title, describes the legal work you'll perform, confirms your start date and employment terms, and attests that you hold the required credentials. The letter isn't filed with USCIS in advance, for Canadians, it's presented directly to CBP at the port of entry alongside your credential documents.
Where can I find Corporate Counsel jobs that already offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It surfaces Corporate Counsel roles where employers are set up to sponsor TN visas, so you're not cold-applying to positions where the hiring team has no familiarity with the TN process. That filters out a significant source of offer-stage friction that Canadian and Mexican legal professionals regularly encounter.
Can I switch Corporate Counsel employers on a TN visa without losing status?
You can change employers, but TN status is employer-specific. You need a new TN authorization tied to the new employer before you start working there. For Canadians, that means another port-of-entry application with a fresh support letter. For Mexican citizens, it typically requires a new consular appointment. Don't assume your current TN status transfers automatically when you accept a new offer.