Corporate Counsel

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 small business services, with a focus on DIY software solutions offered in both the US and Canada.
• 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.
• 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.