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Academy Sports + Outdoors Sr Legal Counsel Corporate in Katy, Texas
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 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, policy governance, entity management, securities, tax, accounting and financial reporting, internal controls, corporate responsibility, 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, policy governance, entity management, securities, corporate responsibility, 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
Develop standardized forms and administer procedures and work with business owners to periodically review/update internal Company policies and charters
Periodically review/update Board policies and charters, and related organizational documents
Oversee/administer parent and subsidiary entity management, corporate records, and related compliance
Advise on securities, financial reporting, and disclosure-related matters
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.