Sr Legal Counsel Corporate

Job description

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. ​