Legal Counsel Corporate

Headquarters - Katy, TX

Full time

R339880

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

In this role, you help protect and strengthen the governance of a publicly traded company by providing practical legal guidance on corporate governance, securities law, public company reporting, and strategic transactions. Your counsel supports informed decisions by executive leadership, the Board of Directors, and Board committees. The work also helps the organization meet regulatory obligations while advancing long-term business priorities.

Working across governance and disclosure processes, you will advise on Board, committee, director, officer, and corporate secretary matters; support SEC and regulatory reporting; and manage subsidiary and affiliated entity governance. You will develop governance policies and documentation, counsel business partners on securities and disclosure matters, and support financing, capital markets, and corporate transactions. You will also monitor legal and technology developments, conduct research and benchmarking, coordinate with outside counsel and vendors, and use approved AI-enabled tools for document review, drafting, and quality control while protecting confidentiality and legal privilege.

Who You Will Work With

You will work closely with Legal and executive leadership, the Board of Directors, and its committees, while partnering across Accounting, Finance, Tax, Treasury, Internal Audit, Compensation, Investor Relations, Information Technology, and Cybersecurity. You will also collaborate with external advisors, auditors, outside counsel, and vendors on a broad range of governance, disclosure, compliance, and transactional matters.

What You Bring

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

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

• Active membership in good standing with at least one state bar

• 0-5 years of relevant experience in corporate law, securities law, capital markets, and/or publicly traded company governance

• Significant experience with corporate governance, policy governance, entity management, financial and regulatory reporting, proxy statements, Section 16 reporting, disclosure controls, corporate responsibility, capital markets, tax, and treasury

• In-house legal department experience at a retailer with at least $1 billion in revenue is preferred

• Prior work providing practical legal advice to senior management, executive leadership, the Board of Directors, and Board committees

• Strong knowledge of corporate governance, securities law, SEC reporting requirements, Delaware law, and Nasdaq listing rules

• Ability to support and interact with Boards of Directors, executive leadership, and cross-functional business teams

• Ability to prepare Board of Directors and committee materials, governance documents, and meeting processes

• Ability to draft, review, negotiate, and interpret legal and governance documents in a timely manner

• Proficiency with Microsoft 365/Copilot and legal technology solutions, including Workiva, Diligent, iManage, and AI-enabled tools, is preferred

• Strong analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet critical deadlines

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

• Professionalism, sound judgment, integrity, and confidentiality

• A team-first attitude; while your core duties are your priority, you're happy to step in wherever you're needed

Work Style & Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel as required

• Regular in-office attendance is required

• Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties

• Ability to adhere to company policies and professional standards

Key Skills

Board Meetings, Corporate Transactional, Management of Outside Counsel, Policy, Quality Assurance and Control, Research, Treasury

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.

Academy® Sports + Outdoors is one of the nation’s largest sporting goods and outdoor retailers. It’s no surprise that we not only know how to create experiences for our customers, but for our team members as well. Understanding our people and the things that matter to them the most has been at the core of the Academy® culture for over 80 years. With more than 22,000 team members, we take pride in creating a workplace environment that values hard work, commitment, and growth.