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Corporate Counsel

Location

Missouri

Posted

3 days ago

Salary

$120.9K - $205.5K / year

Seniority

Senior

Postgraduate Degree5 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

Corporate Counsel

H&R Block

• Research, analyze and provide legal advice to business units on complex legal and compliance matters related to Company’s operations, product and strategic initiatives. • Provide legal counsel and guidance regarding complex transactions involving sophisticated counterparties and external service providers, including professional services agreements, licenses, and other strategic sourcing agreements. • Assist with legal review and risk mitigation tactics regarding all aspects of client interactions, including consumer disclosures and agreements, identity verification and authentication, e-signatures, marketing, privacy and data use, and customer service. • Work closely with the VP-Legal Financial Services/Franchise/Small Business, General Counsel, and key business partners to provide high level legal support on a variety of initiatives. • Monitor evolving laws that may impact the business and help design and implement compliant solutions. • Serve as a department subject matter expert on matters related to small business services, including bookkeeping, payroll, payments, financial technology, advisory services, and commercial finance solutions. • Contribute to team efforts by timely meeting commitments and working collaboratively with minimal supervision. • Periodically assist with diverse high demand legal projects outside normal area of focus. • Manage outside counsel within budget. • Some domestic or international travel may be required.

Job Requirements

  • Juris Doctorate degree plus license to practice law in one or more states.
  • A current member of the Missouri Bar or an ability to become a member of the Missouri Bar within six months.
  • At least five years of legal experience at a large law firm, corporate legal department, or similar.
  • Detail-oriented focus, with demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
  • Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with an ability to communicate and persuade a wide range of audiences.
  • Proven ability to build strong, collaborative relationships with clients and external partners, delivering thoughtful, customer-focused legal guidance that supports business objectives.
  • Ability to plan and coordinate multiple projects and work initiatives at the same time.
  • A positive attitude, a collegial approach, and an instinct to go 'above and beyond' in order to achieve the optimal outcome for the Company.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Virtual fitness center programs
  • Associate discount program
  • Business Travel Accident Insurance
  • Associate Tax Prep benefit

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