Academy Sports + Outdoors is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel for Contracts within their IT department. The ideal candidate will have over five years of experience in IT and omnichannel legal matters, with strong contract negotiation skills and a background in retail law
Job Summary
The company is a passionate, purpose-driven team committed to creating opportunities for growth and supporting every team member's journey.
This role involves providing legal advice on business, compliance, governance, privacy, security, and contractual issues primarily to IT and Omnichannel departments.
Candidates must have significant experience drafting and negotiating complex IT and omnichannel contracts, including software licenses and cloud hosting agreements.
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Academy Sports + Outdoors is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel for Contracts within their IT department. The ideal candidate will have over five years of experience in IT and omnichannel legal matters, with strong contract negotiation skills and a background in retail law.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Juris Doctor degree required
State Bar admission mandatory
5+ years IT legal experience
Drafting complex IT contracts
Knowledge of privacy laws
Nice-to-have
Retail corporate environment experience
Omnichannel legal expertise
Team management skills
Creative conflict resolution
Strong commercial negotiation
Key Requirements
Juris Doctor from accredited law school
Admission to at least one State Bar
5+ years focused IT and omnichannel legal experience