Senior Corporate Counsel: Securities & Board Governance

Academy Sports + Outdoors; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Academy Sports + Outdoors seeks a Senior Legal Counsel, Corporate to guide governance, securities law, and regulatory compliance for a publicly traded company. You will support Board activities, public reporting, and cross‑functional governance matters while advising executive leadership and investor relations teams.

In this role you will partner with Finance, Tax, IT, Internal Audit, and external advisors to manage risk, due diligence, and strategic corporate projects in a fast‑paced retail

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and active bar admission.
• 5+ years in corporate/securities law and public company governance.
• Experience with board support, governance, and SEC reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal guidance on corporate governance, securities law, and regulatory compliance.
• Support board and committee governance, disclosures, and corporate transactions.
• Advise on investor relations, disclosure controls, and financial reporting matters.
• Collaborate with Finance, Tax, IT and Audit to identify risks and enable initiatives.

Skills

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

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Active State Bar membership

Tools

Legal Technology

Job description

Academy Sports + Outdoors seeks a Senior Legal Counsel, Corporate to guide governance, securities law, and regulatory compliance for a publicly traded company. You will support Board activities, public reporting, and cross‑functional governance matters while advising executive leadership and investor relations teams.

In this role you will partner with Finance, Tax, IT, Internal Audit, and external advisors to manage risk, due diligence, and strategic corporate projects in a fast‑paced retail