Corporate Counsel

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...:

This position provides legal advice to H&R Block, Inc. and its subsidiaries on a variety of complex legal issues, primarily in the area of litigation.

Day to day, you'll...

• Coordinate with VP, Deputy General Counsel, and other members of the Legal Department to advise the Company on a variety of legal matters, primarily in the area of litigation
• Work with outside counsel to manage litigation and arbitration matters, and to engage in effective dispute resolution processes
• Assist in evaluating and responding to governmental or regulatory inquiries, and to respond to various subpoenas, document requests, complaints, or disputes
• Achieve legal objectives by gathering pertinent information, identifying and evaluating options, and choosing a course of action
• Prepare legal positions by researching issues and reviewing documents
• Effectively manage outside counsel to achieve timely and desired results within budget
• Contribute to team effort by timely meeting commitments and working collaboratively with minimal supervision
• Coordinate efforts with internal clients as well as other internal and external attorneys to provide legal advice regarding complex issues and risk mitigation strategies
• Periodically assist with diverse high demand legal projects outside normal area of focus; including business operations, e-commerce, and contracts in support of strategic imperatives.
• Other duties as assigned
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, benchmarking state-of-the-art practices, and/or participating in professional societies
• Some travel is required, including to attend significant hearings, trials, depositions, mediations, or meetings

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
• At least five years of experience in the practice of law, with an emphasis on litigation
• 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
• 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 handling a broad range of complex litigation matters

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 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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