At DICK’S Sporting Goods, interns have the opportunity to work with and learn from the leaders of a growing Fortune 400 company.  During the 11-week summer experience, interns will take on meaningful work assignments and make tangible contributions to the organization’s success.

As a Summer Associate at DICK’S Sporting Goods, you will join a growing and dynamic in-house legal team and be involved with numerous aspects of the Company's Legal Department.  You will partner closely with our Corporate Counsel members to support a variety of legal work, including contract negotiation and drafting, providing practical advice to clients and legal analysis. You will operate as a "generalist" and therefore serve clients across a multitude of business units (such as real estate, finance, merchandising, product development, marketing, e-commerce, strategy, store operations, facilities and information technology).

• Corporate matters including negotiating and drafting contracts (e.g., commercial, consulting, vendor agreements, licenses, marketing, intellectual property agreements, SaaS agreements, and statements of work, etc.) and providing general legal advice to business partners.

• Outside Counsel Interaction: Partners with outside counsel to establish course of action in important matters including commercial matters; intellectual property; consumer product safety; advertising laws and regulations; litigation and discovery; environmental; import laws and regulations; vendor disputes; etc.  

• Department Operations: Participates and assists in projects.   Supports and pitches in on department initiatives.  Works with, oversees and assists Legal Analysts with respect to legal issues and drafting.

Some of your experiences will include:

• Multi-day intern orientation to introduce you to the company, the program, Pittsburgh, and your classmates

• Professional development workshops designed to increase your knowledge of the company and the retail industry, as well as develop their business acumen and office professionalism

• Extensive exposure to our senior leadership through our exclusive intern only Executive Speaker Series which includes a private meeting with our CEO

• Working a 40 hour work week, Monday – Friday

Skills we are looking for:

• Pursuing Advanced Degree, JD

• Analytical and critical thinking skills

• Ability to handle multiple projects at once

• Ability to clearly and concisely communicate legal matters to non-lawyers

• High degree of professionalism and integrity

• Practical thinker that is able to translate technical legal analysis into sound business advice/counsel

Overview of DICK’S Sporting Goods:

DICK'S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) creates confidence and excitement by inspiring, supporting and personally equipping all athletes to achieve their dreams. Founded in 1948 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, the leading omnichannel retailer serves athletes and outdoor enthusiasts in more than 850 DICK'S Sporting Goods, Golf Galaxy, Public Lands, Going Going Gone! and Warehouse Sale stores, online, and through the DICK'S mobile app. DICK'S also owns and operates DICK'S House of Sport and Golf Galaxy Performance Center, as well as GameChanger, a youth sports mobile platform for live streaming, scheduling, communications and scorekeeping.

Driven by its belief that sports have the power to change lives, DICK'S has been a longtime champion for youth sports and, together with its Foundation, has donated millions of dollars to support under-resourced teams and athletes through the Sports Matter program and other community-based initiatives. Additional information about DICK'S business, corporate giving, sustainability efforts and employment opportunities can be found on dicks.com, investors.dicks.com, sportsmatter.org dickssportinggoods.jobs and on Instagram TikTok Facebook and X.