Corporate Counsel II

Jack Henry; Overland Park (KS); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jack Henry is seeking a Corporate Counsel II to partner with Product, Technology, Data, Information Security, Risk, Compliance, Procurement, and Operations teams on data governance, AI, cybersecurity, privacy, and commercial matters. The role emphasizes practical, business-minded legal support to enable informed decision‑making.

The position is hybrid with at least one day per week in Allen, TX, Overland Park, KS, Monett, MO, or Springfield, MO, and requires up to 10% travel.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor or Master of Laws degree required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a law firm or in-house practice.
• Experience in AI, cybersecurity, data governance, data privacy, and incident management preferred.
• Strong legal writing and drafting experience.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% for meetings and training.

Responsibilities

• Addresses legal issues in day-to-day operations with guidance as needed.
• Develops breadth of legal knowledge and practical skills (writing, research, contract interpretation, negotiation).
• Begins to specialize in specific areas of law.
• Develops understanding of business operations and processes.

Skills

Legal writing

Contract interpretation

Negotiation

Client communication

Relationship management

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctor or Master of Laws degree

Job description

At Jack Henry, we’re more than a technology company, we’re a force for good in financial services. We’re redefining how community banks and credit unions connect with the people they serve. Our mission is rooted in people inspired innovation, empowering financial institutions to deliver seamless, secure, and human centered experiences. We deliver cutting-edge solutions that are paving the way for the next generation of digital banking and payments, but our true impact begins with our associates. If you're ready to help transform an industry and grow with a company that values purpose, collaboration, and excellence then we’d love to meet you.

We are seeking a Corporate Counsel II to join our legal team and serve as a trusted partner to teams across Jack Henry. In this role, you will help navigate legal, regulatory, contractual, and business issues involving data, technology, information security, privacy, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence. You will work closely with Product, Technology, Data, Information Security, Risk, Compliance, Procurement, and Operations teams to provide practical legal advice that supports business objectives while appropriately managing risk.

This is an opportunity to work on a dynamic mix of data governance, technology, cybersecurity, privacy, AI, and commercial matters in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. We are looking for a practical, business-minded attorney who enjoys learning the business, building strong relationships, and helping teams find solutions to complex issues. The right candidate understands that effective legal support is not about saying "no," but about helping the business make informed decisions and move forward responsibly.

This position is a hybrid role requiring at least 1 day per week in any of the following office locations: Allen, TX / Overland Park, KS / Monett, MO or Springfield, MO.

What you'll be responsible for:

• Addresses legal issues that arise in the day-to-day operations of the company, receiving guidance from experienced attorneys as needed.
• Develops a breadth of legal knowledge and practical skills, including legal writing, legal research, contract interpretation, negotiation, advocacy, effective client communication, and client relationship management.
• Starts to develop specialization in specific areas of the law.
• Develops a general understanding of the business operations of the Company.
• Works on problems of moderate scope and assignments that are often routine in nature.
• Handles simple legal matters with little to no instruction, including legal research assignments, reviewing and preparing routine legal documents, and interpreting laws and regulations.
• Determines a course of action based on precedent and other guidelines, modifying processes and methods as required.
• Increases legal knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, consuming industry publications and other media, and utilizing mentors within and outside of the legal department.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

What you'll need to have:

• Juris Doctor or Master of Laws degree.
• Must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in a law firm or in-house practice.
• Must have combination experience in each of the following: Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Data Governance, Data Privacy, Incident Management.
• Strong experience in Legal Writing and drafting.
• Ability to travel up to 10% for meetings, events, and or training.

What would be nice for you to have:

• Experience in advising senior leadership.
• Experience using technology to improve the quality of legal review.

Why Jack Henry?

At Jack Henry, we pride ourselves through our motto of, "Do the right thing, do whatever it takes, and have fun."

We demonstrate our commitment by offering outstanding benefit programs to ensure the physical, mental & financial well-being of our people is always met.

Culture of Commitment

Ask our associates why they love Jack Henry, and many will tell you it is because our culture is exceptional. We do great things together. Rising to meet challenges and seeking opportunities is part of who we are as an organization. Our culture has helped us stay strong through challenging times and we credit our dedicated associates for our success. Visit our Corporate Responsibility site to learn more about our culture and commitment to our people, customers, community, environment, and shareholders.

At Jack Henry, we know we are better together. We value, respect, and protect the uniqueness each of us brings. Innovation flourishes by including all voices and makes our business - and our society - stronger. Jack Henry is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, performance management, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, education, training, social, and recreational activities to all persons regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, and military and veteran status, or any other protected status protected by local, state or federal law.

No one will be subject to, and Jack Henry prohibits, any form of discipline, reprisal, intimidation, or retaliation for good faith reports or complaints of discrimination of any kind, pursuing any discrimination claim, or cooperating in related investigations.

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