Corporate Counsel - M&A

H&R Block, Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Competitive benefits

Job summary

H&R Block, Inc. is seeking a seasoned corporate lawyer to join the legal team as a strategic partner to executives and the board. You will guide governance, M&A strategy, and regulatory matters, while coordinating with finance, IR, and accounting to ensure compliant, timely reporting.

You will lead complex transactions, manage outside counsel, and help shape a practical, risk-aware approach to corporate growth across domestic and international activities.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree and bar admission in one or more states; Missouri Bar within six months preferred.
• At least five years of legal experience in a law firm, corporate legal dept, or similar.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; capable of managing multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Advise on complex legal issues affecting the Company’s governance and strategic initiatives.
• Lead acquisitions & development due diligence, drafting and negotiating transaction documents, and post-close integration.
• Provide legal counsel to enable senior leaders and the board to make informed decisions on M&A and corporate strategy.
• Advise on corporate tax-related governance and finance matters.
• Support governance structure and international subsidiaries; manage outside counsel as needed.
• Support sustainability reporting and SEC/public financing matters; adapt to evolving priorities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic advising

AI in legal workflows

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Missouri Bar license

Job description

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 is a key member of the legal team, reporting to the Vice President, Corporate Secretary and Chief Ethics Officer, and advises H&R Block, Inc. and its subsidiaries on a variety of complex legal issues.

Day to day, you'll...

• Coordinate with internal clients and internal and external attorneys, and independently advise on complex legal issues affecting the Company’s operations, governance, and strategic initiatives, as further described below
• Lead internal legal strategy for the Company’s Acquisitions & Development program by directing transaction legal due diligence, advising the internal operations team on legal and business issues that arise during transactions, drafting and negotiating purchase agreements and related transaction documents with counterparties and their legal counsel, and shaping post-closing integration activities and pre-litigation dispute resolution
• Work closely with the Vice President and Corporate Secretary and Chief Legal and Administrative Officer to provide legal advice to enable senior officers and the board of directors to make informed decisions related to mergers and acquisitions, strategic initiatives, and other corporate transactions
• Enable the success of the Company’s finance department by advising on the legal and corporate governance aspects of corporate tax-related activities and initiatives
• Serve as a department subject matter expert on matters related to domestic and international governance structure, certain financing activities, and a variety of strategic initiatives that arise from time to time
• Provide legal advice on sustainability and corporate responsibility reporting frameworks and standards, and partner with the Investor Relations and Accounting teams to identify sustainability-related risks and opportunities and enable clear, timely reporting in Corporate Social Responsibility Reports, proxy statements, and other filings
• Advise on the Company’s periodic SEC reports and public financing-related matters, as needed
• Manage outside counsel regarding tactical work on strategic transactions
• Domestic or international travel may be required (less than 10%)
• Adapt to and advise on evolving business, regulatory, and strategic priorities as organizational needs change

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 law firm, corporate legal department, or similar.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to plan and coordinate multiple projects and work initiatives at the same time
• Effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.Strong presentation skills necessary to communicate and persuade a wide range of audiences
• Effective negotiation skills, executive presence, sound judgment, and collaborative influence to lead complex negotiations and align stakeholders
• Proven ability to build strong, collaborative relationships with clients, peers, and external partners, delivering thoughtful, customer-focused legal guidance that supports business objectives
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and assess legal and business risk effectively
• Demonstrated creativity in resolution of complex disputes
• Strong business acumen and an eagerness to partner with internal business colleagues to solve business issues
• Proactively and responsibly leverage AI and digital tools to simplify legal workflows, strengthen quality, and improve individual and team efficiency, and enable responsible experimentation through a practical test-and-learn mindset
• Demonstrated accountability, a collegial approach to client interactions, and collaborative influence to deliver practical outcomes that advance the Company’s objectives

Preferred Qualifications

• Significant experience working on complex mergers, divestitures, acquisitions and other corporate transactions involving sophisticated counterparties
• Significant experience providing legal advice on complex matters related to legal and organizational enterprise structure, involving both domestic and international subsidiaries
• Significant experience working with and providing legal advice to senior executives and subsidiary or parent-company boards of directors
• Experience working on corporate sustainability reporting in domestic and international jurisdictions, including the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)
• 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.

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