Corporate Counsel

H&R Block

Corporate Counsel at H&R Block providing legal counsel on complex matters related to small business services and operations. Collaborating with business units and external service providers to mitigate risk and ensure compliance.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeRemote • Montana • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,900 - $205,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing legal counsel on complex transactions and compliance matters, with a strong focus on small business services and financial technology. Proven ability to analyze evolving laws and implement compliant solutions while fostering collaborative relationships with clients and partners.

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Juris Doctorate DegreeLegal ExperienceCompliance MattersContract NegotiationInterpersonal Communication

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Hard Skills

Legal ResearchRisk MitigationTransaction AnalysisConsumer DisclosuresIdentity VerificationE-SignaturesPrivacy LawData Use ComplianceFinancial TechnologyCommercial Finance Solutions

Soft Skills

Detail-OrientedAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingNegotiation SkillsCollaborative Relationships

Certifications & Qualifications

License to Practice LawMember of Missouri Bar

Industry Keywords

Legal CounselCorporate Legal DepartmentProfessional Services AgreementsStrategic Sourcing AgreementsSmall Business ServicesBookkeepingPayrollPaymentsCustomer-Focused Legal GuidanceHigh Demand Legal Projects

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

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