Legal Counsel Corporate

Academy Sports + Outdoors•Katy, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Legal Counsel Corporate helps 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. The role supports informed decisions by executive leadership, the Board of Directors, and Board committees, while helping the organization meet regulatory obligations and advance long-term business priorities. The position advises on Board, committee, director, officer, and corporate secretary matters; supports SEC and regulatory reporting; and manages subsidiary and affiliated entity governance. It develops governance policies and documentation, advises business partners on securities and disclosure matters, and supports financing, capital markets, and corporate transactions. The role also monitors legal and technology developments, conducts research and benchmarking, coordinates with outside counsel and vendors, and uses approved AI-enabled tools for document review, drafting, and quality control while protecting confidentiality and legal privilege. The role works closely with Legal and executive leadership, the Board of Directors and its committees, and partners across Accounting, Finance, Tax, Treasury, Internal Audit, Compensation, Investor Relations, Information Technology, and Cybersecurity. It also collaborates with external advisors, auditors, outside counsel, and vendors on governance, disclosure, compliance, and transactional matters. Travel as required and regular in-office attendance are required.

Requirements

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.
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 draft, review, negotiate, and interpret legal and governance documents in a timely manner.
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 and willingness to step in wherever needed.
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.

Nice To Haves

In-house legal department experience at a retailer with at least $1 billion in revenue.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365/Copilot and legal technology solutions, including Workiva, Diligent, iManage, and AI-enabled tools.

Responsibilities

Provide practical legal guidance on corporate governance, securities law, public company reporting, and strategic transactions.
Support informed decisions by executive leadership, the Board of Directors, and Board committees.
Advise on Board, committee, director, officer, and corporate secretary matters.
Support SEC and regulatory reporting.
Manage subsidiary and affiliated entity governance.
Develop governance policies and documentation.
Counsel business partners on securities and disclosure matters.
Support financing, capital markets, and corporate transactions.
Monitor legal and technology developments and conduct research and benchmarking.
Coordinate with outside counsel, external advisors, auditors, and vendors.
Use approved AI-enabled tools for document review, drafting, and quality control while protecting confidentiality and legal privilege.
Prepare Board and committee materials, governance documents, and meeting processes.
Draft, review, negotiate, and interpret legal and governance documents.