Academy Sports & Outdoors, Ltd

Sr Legal Counsel Corporate

Academy Sports & Outdoors, Ltd$130K — $180K *
Katy, TX 77449In-Person
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
  • Active membership in good standing with at least one State Bar
  • 5+ years of experience in corporate law or securities law
  • Experience with corporate governance and public company reporting
  • Experience advising Boards of Directors and cross-disciplinary teams
  • Preferred in-house experience in a large public company or retail setting

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic legal guidance on corporate governance and securities law
  • Support the Board and committee governance activities
  • Advise on regulatory compliance and disclosure obligations
  • Partner with various teams to identify risks and tackle business challenges
  • Participate in financing activities and capital markets transactions
  • Monitor legal developments in governance and emerging technologies
  • Leverage legal technology for enhanced operational effectiveness

Benefits

  • Collaborative team environment
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Engagement in exciting industry projects
  • Chance to influence company strategy
  • Work with a dynamic leadership team
Full Job Description
What You Will Work On

As Senior Legal Counsel, Corporate, you will provide strategic legal guidance on corporate governance, securities law, SEC reporting, regulatory compliance, and corporate transactions for a publicly traded company.You will serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, the Board of Directors, and cross-functional business teams, helping the organization navigate complex legal and governance matters while supporting long-term business objectives.

In this role, you'll support Board and committee governance activities, public company reporting and disclosure obligations, and the managementof subsidiary and affiliated entities. You will advise on securities law, investor relations, disclosure controls, financial reporting matters, and governance best practices, while helping ensure compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.You'll partner with teams across Finance, Accounting, Tax, Treasury, Internal Audit, Investor Relations, Compensation, and Information Technology to identify risks, solve business challenges, and support key initiatives. You will also play a meaningful role in financing activities, capital markets transactions, and other strategic corporate projects, including due diligence, governance reviews, and related disclosure requirements.

As legal and regulatory landscapes continue to evolve, you will monitor developments in governance, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies, providing practical guidance on business impactsand risk mitigation. You will also leverage legal technology and AI-enabled tools to enhance legal research, document review, drafting, benchmarking, and overall operational effectiveness while maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality and professional judgment.

Who You Will Work With

You will partner closely with leaders and teams across the organization, including:

  • Legal leadership team

  • Executive leadership team

  • Board of Directors and Board committees

  • Accounting, Finance, Tax, Treasury, and Internal Audit

  • Investor Relations and Compensation teams

  • Information Technology and Cybersecurity teams

  • External advisors, auditors, and outside counsel

What You'll Bring

Bring your energy, your ideas, and your love for the sports and outdoors.

  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

  • Active membership in good standing with at least one State Bar

  • 5+ years of experience in corporate law, securities law, capital markets, public company governance, or a related practice area

  • Experience supporting public company reporting, corporate governance, and Board-related matters

  • Experience advising senior executives, Boards of Directors, and cross-functional business partners

  • In-house experience within a large public company or retail environment preferred

Work Style and Physical Requirements
  • Comfortable working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment with evolving priorities

  • Able to manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining attention to detail

  • Exercises sound judgment, professionalism, discretion, and integrity when handling confidential information

  • Regular in-office attendance required

  • Ability to perform job duties requiring standard hearing, vision, and computer usage

  • Ability to work established company business hours and comply with company policies and procedures

Key Skills

Corporate Governance, Securities Law,SEC Reporting, Board Support, Regulatory Compliance, Capital Markets, Legal Drafting, Negotiation, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Legal Technology, Communication, Problem-Solving, Judgment, Integrity

About Academy Sports & Outdoors, Ltd

Academy Sports + Outdoors is a premier sports, outdoor and lifestyle retailer with a broad assortment of quality hunting, fishing, and camping equipment and gear along with sports and leisure products, footwear, apparel and much more. The Texas-based company operates over 250 stores throughout Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas, where the company is headquartered. Academy employs more than 29,000 team members and is committed to providing exceptional customer service, offering an unparalleled assortment of top brands, and promoting active lifestyles through its community involvement.
Learn more about Academy Sports & Outdoors, Ltd
Size
29,000 employees
Market Cap
$4 billion
Industry
Founded
1938
5 Year Trend
+7.4%
Revenue
$5.4 billion
NASDAQ

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