Sr Legal Counsel Contracts - It

Academy Sports + Outdoors

In-office with up to 5% travel.
Juris doctor degree required
State bar admission mandatory
5+ years it legal experience
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
  • Experience with retail company preferred

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