Legal Counsel - Labor & Employment

Academy Sports + Outdoors; Town of Texas, Katy (WI, TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that values hard work and commitment. This full-time position seeks a legal professional with a Juris Doctorate and significant labor and employment law experience. You will advise HR and business clients on compliance issues, manage legal staff, and partner with management to ensure effective policies. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact within a thriving organization that prioritizes growth and professional development. If you are ready to take the next step in your legal career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of labor and employment experience in a major law firm or in-house legal department.
• Admission to State Bar in at least one State.

Responsibilities

• Advise HR and business clients on labor, employment, and benefits compliance.
• Manage legal staff and outside counsel.

Skills

Professionalism

Contract Analysis

Deadline Management

Organizational Skills

Leadership Skills

Confidentiality

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

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

Job Description:

Education:

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited school
• Admission to State Bar in at least one State

Work Experiences:

• At least 3-5 years of labor and employment experience with a major law firm or an in-house legal department
• Experience with a retail company with at least $1 billion in revenue in a corporate environment preferred
• Experience providing advice and counsel and handling litigation related to employment law, including compliance with relevant laws
• Significant experience providing advice on labor law issues, including union avoidance and unfair labor practices
• Ability to provide practical legal advice, balancing legal risk with business objectives
• Prior experience evaluating and assessing risk

Skills:

• High professionalism, good judgment, and initiative
• Ability to analyze complex contracts and propose solutions
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Leadership and team management skills
• Confidentiality and strategic planning abilities

Responsibilities:

• Advise HR and business clients on labor, employment, and benefits compliance
• Partner with HR on company policies affecting relationships
• Develop partnerships with management and external vendors
• Represent company on enterprise-level issues
• Manage legal staff and outside counsel
• Assist with budgeting and process improvements
• Ensure understanding of company policies and safety rules

Physical Requirements & Attendance:

• Acceptable hearing and vision levels to perform duties
• Adherence to work hours and policies

Full-time position.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected categories.