Come work at a place where we take pride in creating a workplace environment that values hard work, commitment, and growth .

Job Description:

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

• Membership to at least one State Bar

Work Experiences:

• Approximately five years of corporate law experience with a major law firm and/or public in-house legal department

• Significant experience with matters relating to corporate governance, entity management, policy governance, securities, tax, accounting and financial reporting, internal controls, capital markets, tax, and regulatory reporting

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

• Working with and providing sound advice to executive leadership and senior management

• Working with and as a member of cross-functional teams

• Managing multiple enterprise projects and meeting deadlines

• Knowledge/familiarity with SEC filing software (Workiva) preferred

Skills:

• Strong legal background with corporate matters, especially with corporate governance, entity management, policy governance, securities, and financial reporting

• Knowledge of securities law, Delaware law, Nasdaq listing rules, and corporate governance

• Ability to negotiate, write, and explain a wide range of contracts

• Capable of interacting with, and establishing the respect and confidence of, senior business leaders

• Ability to provide timely and effective legal and business advice and support at all organizational levels

• Strong work ethic

• Energetic and focused personality

• Ability to take and manage a high volume of matters at any given time, work well under pressure, successfully handle, and prioritize multiple competing assignments, and effectively manage deadlines

• Initiative-taker with the ability to project manage independently

• Business-oriented contributor and a flexible team player, with the ability to partner across departments in order to provide legal support that will enable teams to do business effectively

• Ability to analyze complex matters and propose creative and practical solutions

• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to interface effectively with individuals at various levels

• Professionalism, judgment, personal integrity, and confidentiality

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic advice/counsel on all aspects of corporate governance matters

• Oversee/administer parent and subsidiary entity management, corporate records, and related compliance

• Advise on securities, financial reporting, and disclosure-related matters

• Develop standardized forms and administer procedures and work with business owners to periodically review/update internal Company policies and charters

• Advise on other legal matters as needed, including commercial contracts and compliance

• Provide legal support to various departments, including Accounting, Finance, Tax, Treasury, Internal Audit, and Compensation

• Support and work closely with Associate General Counsel & Assistant Secretary

• Manage regulatory reporting responsibilities, including Form SD (conflict minerals) and Forms 3s/4s

• Keep the Company updated and advised on external corporate governance trends, general legal issues, and best practices

• Perform independent legal research

• Draft and negotiate strategic corporate transactions

• Participate in the definition and development of policies, procedures, and programs, and provide continuing counsel and guidance on implications of all legal matters

• Support preparation of financial budget

• Required to learn company policies and procedures

• Duties may change; Team Member may be required to perform other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements & Attendance

• Regular in-office attendance required

• Flexible work schedule to support business needs

• Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties

• Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures, and rules governing professional staff behavior

Full time

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.