Corporate Counsel

About the Role

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, bank partnership agreements, licenses, and other strategic sourcing agreements.

• Assist with legal review and risk mitigation tactics regarding all aspects of client interactions, including disclosures and agreements, identity verification and authentication, e-signatures, privacy and data use, marketing, and customer service.

• Serve as a department subject matter expert on matters related to small business services, including tax planning, bookkeeping, payments, payroll, advisory services, and commercial finance solutions.

• Work closely with the VP-Legal Financial Services/Franchise/Small Business, General Counsel, and other executives 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.

• 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.

• Other duties as assigned. 

Required Qualifications

• 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 relationship with clients and external partners, delivering thoughtful, customer-focused legal guidance that supports business objectives.

• A positive attitude, a collegial approach, and an instinct to go “above and beyond” in order to achieve the optimal outcome for the Company. 

• Ability to plan and coordinate multiple projects and work initiatives at the same time. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Significant experience providing legal advice on complex matters related to small business services and solutions.

• Significant experience working on complex corporate transactions involving sophisticated counterparties and external service providers.

• Experience in working in financial services compliance, including BSA/AML and product compliance and related roles, in either the US or Canada.

• 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

At H&R Block, our purpose is simple: to provide help and inspire confidence in our clients and communities everywhere. For more than 70 years, we’ve led the tax industry and we continue to evolve through our Block Next strategy, blending human expertise with digital innovation.

That same commitment to care extends to our associates. When you join us, you become part of a High Performing, Connected Culture built on strong relationships, continuous learning, and a shared commitment to making a meaningful impact. We invest in your well-being through competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and support for life both in and outside of work.