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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 Senior Product Counsel
Verify your bar admission qualifies
TN visa attorney status requires membership in a bar with authority to practice law in your jurisdiction. A Canadian law degree alone won't suffice. Confirm your provincial or national bar admission is current and documented before applying.
Target in-house legal teams at product companies
Product counsel roles live inside tech, SaaS, and platform companies, not law firms. Focus your search on organizations with dedicated legal or trust-and-safety teams where in-house product attorneys are a standard hire, not an exception.
Request a TN support letter before signing
Before accepting an offer, confirm the employer will provide a detailed support letter describing your role as practicing law in a specialty area. Vague offer letters are the most common reason TN attorney applications are questioned at the border.
Prepare credential documentation specific to TN
Gather your law degree, bar admission certificate, and any product-focused legal experience letters. Mexican professionals applying at a U.S. consulate will need these documents organized for a visa appointment, not just a border crossing.
Use Migrate Mate to find experienced visa sponsors
Searching broadly wastes time on employers unfamiliar with visa sponsorship. Migrate Mate surfaces companies with recent visa filings, so you can focus on legal teams already experienced with supporting work visa candidates like you.
Understand the Mexican TN consular process
Mexican nationals cannot use the Canadian land-border TN process. You'll apply at a U.S. consulate and receive a visa stamp. Schedule your consulate appointment early, as wait times in Mexico City and Monterrey vary significantly by season.
Senior Product Counsel TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Product Counsel role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, provided your employer frames the role within the TN attorney occupational category. The position must require you to practice law, and you must hold a law degree and active bar admission in Canada or Mexico. Roles focused on legal strategy, product compliance, or contract negotiation for technology products typically meet this standard.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for this role?
TN is generally faster and more predictable for Senior Product Counsel positions. There is no lottery and no annual cap for Canadian citizens. H-1B visa requires employer sponsorship, a lottery slot, and a wait of up to a year before you can start. TN status for Canadians can be granted at the border on the same day, making it the practical first choice for most legal professionals.
Can I use Migrate Mate to find Senior Product Counsel jobs with TN sponsorship?
Yes. Migrate Mate is built specifically for TN visa job seekers and filters for employers with a history of sponsoring TN professionals. Rather than sorting through postings that never mention visa support, you can search roles where the employer is already familiar with the TN attorney category and the documentation it requires.
What documents does my employer need to provide for my TN application?
Your employer must provide a support letter on company letterhead that describes your position, confirms it requires you to practice law, states your anticipated start date, and outlines your salary and employment terms. For Canadian professionals crossing at the land border, this letter plus your credentials go directly to CBP. Mexican nationals also need it for the consulate appointment.
Can I switch employers while on TN status as a product counsel?
You can change employers, but TN status is tied to a specific employer and position. You must begin a new TN application, either at the border or through USCIS, before or at the time you start with the new company. Starting work before your new TN is approved puts your status at risk, so coordinate the timing carefully with your new employer.