Corporate Counsel

2 days ago

Kansas City, Missouri, United States H&R Block Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year
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.

Provide legal advice to H&R Block, Inc. and its subsidiaries on a variety of complex legal issues, including business operations, e-commerce, and complex transactions in support of strategic imperatives.   

Day to day, you'll...

  • Research, analyze and provide practical advice to business units on complex legal and compliance matters related to ongoing business operations, including tax return preparation and small business services.
  • Provide legal counsel and guidance regarding complex transactions involving sophisticated counterparties and external service providers, including cloud/technology licenses, professional services agreements, and other strategic sourcing agreements.
  • Assist with legal review and risk mitigation regarding all aspects of e-commerce including, online terms and notifications, identity verification and authentication, e-signatures, and arbitration.
  • Work closely with the VP-Legal (Financial Services, Small Business & Franchise), General Counsel, and other Company executives, to provide high level legal support on a variety of initiatives.
  • Evaluate and respond to regulatory and other inquires, complaints and disputes.
  • Monitor evolving laws that may impact the business or its products and services and assist with the implementation of compliant solutions.
  • Coordinate efforts with internal clients as well as other internal and external attorneys, to provide legal advice regarding complex issues in connection with the Company's operations and strategic initiatives on a broad range of topics.
  • Manage outside counsel to achieve timely and desired results within budget.
  • Some domestic or international travel may be required.
  • Periodically assist with diverse high demand legal projects outside normal area of focus.
What you'll bring to the team...
  • 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
  • Five to ten years of corporate legal experience at a large law firm or corporate legal department
  • Strong business acumen and an eagerness to partner with internal business colleagues to solve business issues
  • Ability to plan and coordinate multiple projects and work initiatives at the same time
  • Effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
  • Strong presentation skills necessary 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 spot issues and recommend effective and creative solutions
  • Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
  • A positive attitude, a collegial approach, and an instinct to go "above and beyond" in order to achieve the optimal outcome for the Company
It would be even better if you also had...
  • Significant experience providing legal advice on complex cloud technology agreements
  • Significant experience working with and providing legal advice to senior executives
  • Experience with AI powered tools and practices incorporated into daily work
Why work for us

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

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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