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 OnAs 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.
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
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
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
Corporate Governance, Securities Law, SEC Reporting, Board Support, Regulatory Compliance, Capital Markets, Legal Drafting, Negotiation, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Legal Technology, Communication, Problem-Solving, Judgment, Integrity
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.
Skills Required
- 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
- Regular in-office attendance required
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining attention to detail
- Familiarity with legal technology and AI-enabled tools for research and document review
Academy Sports + Outdoors Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Academy Sports + Outdoors and has not been reviewed or approved by Academy Sports + Outdoors.
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Retirement Support — A dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 6% and an employee stock purchase plan are consistently presented as core strengths. These features stand out within big-box retail and are frequently highlighted as valuable parts of total compensation.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A 20% merchandise discount, pay-on-demand access to wages, and tuition reimbursement provide tangible everyday value. Onsite gym access in Katy corporate/DC locations and vendor discount networks further enhance lifestyle perks.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, paid holidays, and defined maternity and parental leave are part of the standard package. Materials also indicate PTO availability for some part-time store roles in certain situations.
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What We Do
At Academy Sports + Outdoors, we believe in the power of fun. And we believe in helping our customers have more of it. With a wide assortment of sporting and outdoors gear, Academy offers the best brands under one roof — curated to make the most of every budget. Day in and day out, our 20,000+ Team Members bring a sense of adventure, energy, and passion to work. Understanding our people and the things that matter to them has been at the core of Academy culture for over 80 years. We take pride in creating a workplace that values hard work, commitment, growth, and of course, FUN. Academy — headquartered in Katy, TX, a suburb of Houston — is one of the nation’s largest sporting goods and outdoor stores. We offer a broad assortment of quality hunting, fishing, and camping equipment and gear, as well as sports and leisure products, footwear, apparel, and much more. Originally founded in 1938 as a family business in Texas, Academy has grown to a wide network of stores across many states, with $6.8 billion in annual revenue.
