Corporate Counsel - Privacy

H&R Block; Missouri; On-site; USD 120,900 - 205,500; Full time

Job summary

H&R Block seeks an experienced attorney to provide legal advice on privacy, data security, and complex transactions for the company and its subsidiaries. You will advise on consumer disclosures, terms, identity verification, and related issues, while collaborating with senior leaders to align risk with strategic goals.

You will monitor evolving privacy laws, design compliant solutions, and oversee outside counsel as needed.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree plus license to practice law in one or more states. A current member of the Missouri Bar or ability to become a member within six months.
• At least five years of legal experience at a large law firm, corporate legal department, or similar.
• Detail‑oriented focus with analytical, problem‑solving, and negotiation skills.
• Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to persuade diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to build collaborative relationships delivering customer‑focused legal guidance that supports business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Research, analyze and provide legal advice to business units on complex legal and compliance matters related to Company’s operations, product and strategic initiatives, especially in privacy and data security and AI governance.
• Provide legal counsel on complex transactions including professional services agreements, licenses, and other strategic sourcing agreements.
• Assist with legal review and risk mitigation regarding client interactions, privacy notices, terms and conditions, identity verification, e-signatures, marketing, data use, and customer service.
• Collaborate with senior legal leadership to provide high level support on initiatives and monitor evolving laws impacting the business.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on privacy, data security, AI, marketing, and strategic sourcing transactions.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Negotiation skills

Oral & written communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Juris Doctorate degree

Missouri Bar admission (or eligible within six months)

Tools

AI powered tools

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 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 areas of privacy and data security and artificial intelligence utilization and governance (primarily in the U.S. but also internationally as applicable).
• 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, privacy notices, terms and conditions, identity verification and authentication, e-signatures, marketing, privacy and data use, and customer service.
• Work closely with the Deputy General Counsel & Chief Privacy Officer, Chief Legal & Administrative Officer, 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, particularly in the areas of privacy and data security and artificial intelligence.
• Serve as a legal subject matter expert on matters related to privacy and data security, artificial intelligence, marketing, and strategic sourcing transactions.
• 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 relationships with clients, peers, 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.
• Strong business acumen and an eagerness to partner with internal business colleagues to solve business issues, including a nuanced ability to assess and mitigate risks.
• A positive attitude, a collegial approach, and an instinct to go “above and beyond” to achieve optimal outcomes for the Company.

Preferred Qualifications

• Significant experience providing legal advice on complex matters related to privacy and data security and artificial intelligence.
• Significant experience working on complex corporate transactions involving sophisticated counterparties and external service providers.
• Experience with AI powered tools and practices incorporated into daily work.
• Significant experience working with and providing legal advice to senior executives.

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.

Pay Range Information

The pay range for this position is listed below. Local minimum wage laws apply. This information is posted pursuant to local requirements to provide applicants with information about what they might be eligible to receive. Individual pay decisions will depend on job‑related factors such as experience, education, skill, performance, and geographic location where work will be performed. Successful candidates may be able to participate in one or more incentive compensation or short‑term incentive plans, which could generate additional earnings in accordance with the terms of each plan. Qualifying associates can enroll themselves and/or their eligible dependents in medical and prescription drug coverage; can participate in the H&R Block Retirement Savings Plan (401(k) Plan), the Employee Assistance Program, (virtual) fitness center programs, and the associate discount program; are automatically enrolled in Business Travel Accident Insurance; and receive Associate Tax Prep benefit.

Pay Range

$120,900.00 - $205,500.00/Yr.