What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Counsel position at H&R Block?
Our Company
We care about helping people. Our purpose is to provide help and inspire confidence in our clients and communities everywhere. Our associates feel a sense of belonging in an inclusive place with an amazing history and a sharp focus on our future. Our connected culture is who we are and how we work together to achieve our strategies, accelerate our transformation, and achieve extraordinary results. It’s an exciting time to be a part of H&R Block!
What you'll do...
At H&R Block, your contributions will go far beyond any job description. When you join our team, you’ll add to the momentum of a forward-thinking company—one that defined an industry and is now leading its transformation.
This position provides legal advice to H&R Block, Inc. and its subsidiaries on a variety of complex legal issues, including business operations and complex transactions in support of strategic imperatives.
Day to day, you'll...
Since 1955, we have been leaders in tax preparation, financial services, and small business solutions. With 70,000 associates and 9,000 retail tax locations across North America, Australia, Ireland, and India, we have helped millions of clients and countless communities. If you embrace challenges as opportunities, value winning as a team, and seek to make a meaningful difference, join us on our journey. You’ll reap the rewards of helping others along with competitive compensation and benefits to support your health and well-being.
Specific benefits may vary based on your role. For detailed eligibility requirements and benefits information, visit blockbenefits.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer: H&R Block does not tolerate discrimination based on a person’s race, color, religion, ancestry, age, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and sex-based stereotypes and transgender status), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, service in the Armed Forces, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, citizenship status or any other status protected by law.
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We care about helping people. Our purpose is to provide help and inspire confidence in our clients and communities everywhere. Our associates feel a sense of belonging in an inclusive place with an amazing history and a sharp focus on our future. Our connected culture is who we are and how we work together to achieve our strategies, accelerate our transformation, and achieve extraordinary results. It’s an exciting time to be a part of H&R Block!
What you'll do...
At H&R Block, your contributions will go far beyond any job description. When you join our team, you’ll add to the momentum of a forward-thinking company—one that defined an industry and is now leading its transformation.
This position provides legal advice to H&R Block, Inc. and its subsidiaries on a variety of complex legal issues, including business operations and complex transactions in support of strategic imperatives.
Day to day, you'll...
- Research, analyze and provide legal advice to business units on complex legal and compliance matters related to Company’s operations, product and strategic initiatives, particularly in the area of financial products and small business services.
- 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, marketing, and customer service.
- Work closely with the VP - Legal (Financial Services, Small Business & Franchise), Deputy 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 banking and financial products, payments, lending, financial technology, and small business support, including bookkeeping and payroll.
- 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 to achieve timely and desired results within budget.
- Some domestic or international travel may be required.
- 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
- Ability to plan and coordinate multiple projects and work initiatives at the same time
- Strong business acumen and an eagerness to partner with internal business colleagues to solve business issues
- Significant experience providing legal advice on complex matters related to financial products and services in banking and/or fintech
- Significant experience working on complex corporate transactions involving sophisticated counterparties and external service providers
- Significant experience working with and providing legal advice to senior executives
- Experience with AI powered tools and practices incorporated into daily work
Since 1955, we have been leaders in tax preparation, financial services, and small business solutions. With 70,000 associates and 9,000 retail tax locations across North America, Australia, Ireland, and India, we have helped millions of clients and countless communities. If you embrace challenges as opportunities, value winning as a team, and seek to make a meaningful difference, join us on our journey. You’ll reap the rewards of helping others along with competitive compensation and benefits to support your health and well-being.
Specific benefits may vary based on your role. For detailed eligibility requirements and benefits information, visit blockbenefits.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer: H&R Block does not tolerate discrimination based on a person’s race, color, religion, ancestry, age, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and sex-based stereotypes and transgender status), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, service in the Armed Forces, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, citizenship status or any other status protected by law.
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