Sr Legal Counsel Corporate

Academy Sports + Outdoors•Katy, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
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
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

Nice To Haves

In-house experience within a large public company or retail environment preferred

Responsibilities

Provide strategic legal guidance on corporate governance, securities law, SEC reporting, regulatory compliance, and corporate transactions.
Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, the Board of Directors, and cross-functional business teams.
Support Board and committee governance activities.
Manage public company reporting and disclosure obligations.
Oversee the management of subsidiary and affiliated entities.
Advise on securities law, investor relations, disclosure controls, and financial reporting matters.
Ensure compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
Partner with Finance, Accounting, Tax, Treasury, Internal Audit, Investor Relations, Compensation, and Information Technology teams.
Play a meaningful role in financing activities, capital markets transactions, and other strategic corporate projects.
Monitor developments in governance, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies.
Provide practical guidance on business impacts and risk mitigation.
Leverage legal technology and AI-enabled tools to enhance legal operations.