About the role
Who We Are
At Academy Sports + Outdoors our vision is to be the best sports + outdoors retailer in the country — but what truly sets us apart is our people. We’re a passionate, purpose-driven team that’s as committed to each other as we are to our customers.
We’ve spent over 80 years building a culture that puts people first. We believe in creating opportunities for growth, fostering meaningful connections, and supporting every Team Member’s journey. What fuels us? Our belief in the power of fun.
Here, you won’t just help customers gear up for their next adventure — you’ll launch one of your own. Whether you're starting out or leveling up, Academy is a place where fun can’t lose!
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
management
of
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
impacts
and
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
G
overnance,
S
ecurities
L
aw,
SEC R eporting, B oard S upport, R egulatory C ompliance, C apital
Markets, Legal Drafting, Negotiation, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Legal Technology, Communication, Problem-Solving, Judgment, Integrity Equal Employment Opportunity Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate with regard to employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.