Corporate Counsel – M&A

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🏰 Missouri – Remote

🏰 Missouri – Remote

💵 $120.9k - $205.5k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

⚖️ Legal Counsel / General Counsel

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📋 Description

• Coordinate with internal clients and internal and external attorneys • Independently advise on complex legal issues affecting the Company’s operations, governance, and strategic initiatives • Lead internal legal strategy for the Company’s Acquisitions & Development program • Direct transaction legal due diligence • Advise the internal operations team on legal and business issues arising during transactions • Draft and negotiate purchase agreements and related transaction documents • Shape post-closing integration activities and pre-litigation dispute resolution • Advise senior officers and the board of directors on mergers and acquisitions, strategic initiatives, and other corporate transactions • Advise the finance department on legal and corporate governance aspects of corporate tax-related activities and initiatives • Serve as a subject matter expert on domestic and international governance structure, certain financing activities, and strategic initiatives • Advise on sustainability and corporate responsibility reporting frameworks and standards • Partner with Investor Relations and Accounting teams to identify sustainability-related risks and opportunities • Enable reporting in Corporate Social Responsibility Reports, proxy statements, and other filings • Advise on periodic SEC reports and public financing-related matters • Manage outside counsel regarding tactical work on strategic transactions • Adapt to evolving business, regulatory, and strategic priorities • Domestic or international travel may be required, less than 10%

🎯 Requirements

• Juris Doctorate degree • License to practice law in one or more states • Current member of the Missouri Bar or 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 simultaneously • Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills • Strong presentation skills • Effective negotiation skills, executive presence, sound judgment, and collaborative influence • Ability to build strong, collaborative relationships with clients, peers, and external partners • Ability to navigate ambiguity and assess legal and business risk effectively • Demonstrated creativity in resolution of complex disputes • Strong business acumen • Eagerness to partner with internal business colleagues to solve business issues • Ability to proactively and responsibly leverage AI and digital tools • Demonstrated accountability and a collegial, collaborative approach to client interactions

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug coverage for associates and eligible dependents • H&R Block Retirement Savings Plan (401(k) Plan) • Employee Assistance Program • (Virtual) fitness center programs • Associate discount program • Business Travel Accident Insurance • Associate Tax Prep benefit • Competitive pay • Comprehensive benefits • Support for life both in and outside of work • Continuous learning

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