Sr Legal Counsel Contracts - IT

Academy Sports

11d•Onsite

About The Position

At Academy Sports + Outdoors, our vision is to be the best sports + outdoors retailer in the country. We are a passionate, purpose-driven team committed to each other and our customers. We have over 80 years of experience building a culture that puts people first, fostering growth, meaningful connections, and supporting every Team Member’s journey. We believe in the power of fun, and this role offers an opportunity to launch your own adventure while helping customers gear up for theirs.

Requirements

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and admission to at least one State Bar
5+ years of focused information technology and omnichannel legal experience with a major law firm or an in-house legal department
Significant experience drafting and negotiating complex IT and omnichannel contracts, including software and services
Demonstrated knowledge of privacy and security laws, regulatory requirements, and industry standards
Significant experience with relevant IT industry concerns and practices
Significant experience providing timely, accurate, and practical legal advice balancing legal risk with business objectives
Integral part of transaction and compliance process where business judgment is as important as legal guidance
Strong legal and contract drafting skills
High level of professionalism, good judgment, and initiative
Ability to analyze complex matters and propose creative and practical solutions, even in ambiguous situations
Ability to remain organized, pay attention to detail, and meet critical deadlines
Ability to work well under pressure while consistently meeting deadlines
Excellent client service skills
Ability to work well independently and efficiently, and to effectively contribute to a team environment
Strong problem-solving abilities and commercial negotiation skills, including creative conflict resolution
Ability to manage a team and outside counsel as required
Supervisory, coaching, and training skills
Conflict resolution skills
Maintain the highest level of confidentiality
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to interface effectively with individuals at various levels
Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties

Nice To Haves

Experience with a retail company in a corporate environment preferred

Responsibilities

Provide legal advice and counsel to business clients, primarily including the IT and Omnichannel departments, on a wide array of business, compliance, governance, privacy, security, and contractual issues, while coordinating with other legal team members and stakeholders
Identify and resolve problems promptly, gather and analyze information skillfully, and maintain confidentiality
Draft, review, negotiate, and work closely with business partners on various agreements in support of IT and Omnichannel initiatives, including software licenses, service agreements and SOWs, cloud/hosting agreements, and other technology-related agreements
Develop effective partnerships with other corporate departments, distribution centers, stores, and their vendors
Represent the company in negotiations and other forums
Represent multiple Academy departments and locations on enterprise-level issues both internally and externally
Develop a thorough understanding of the Academy’s policies, procedures, and safety rules
Implement standardized policies, processes, and procedures for IT governance, IT and Omnichannel-related agreements, and commercial relationships generally
Manage legal staff and outside counsel as required
Operate within the financial budget for assigned practice area(s)
Identify and assist in implementing process improvements
Duties may change; team members may be required to perform other duties as assigned