Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc. · 5 days ago
Associate General Counsel - Corporate Transactions
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$160K/yr - $175K/yr
5+ years expJackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc. is seeking an Associate General Counsel who will serve as an integral part of the Company’s team of attorneys, advising on matters pertaining to key transactions and other corporate functions. The attorney will draft and negotiate transaction agreements, support mergers and acquisitions, and provide legal advice while collaborating with internal stakeholders.
Financial Services
Hiring Manager
Darshana Karde
Responsibilities
Regularly negotiate contracts independently with third parties on matters of strategic importance to Jackson Hewitt that affect a substantial portion of the Company’s business
Provide key support to Company initiatives involving mergers and acquisitions, including reviewing and advising on important transactional documentation and due diligence efforts
Independently interpret existing agreements, advise on complex situations that may arise relating to new or existing engagements, and perform due diligence or other scoping efforts relating to transactions
Manage certain matters involving corporate governance, including preparation and maintenance of board meeting minutes
Conduct legal analysis and clearly communicate legal advice to key internal stakeholders
Maintain and assure compliance with applicable corporate policies and procedures, including the Company’s Contract Management Policy
Appropriately leverage and manage outside counsel, including defining work objectives and deliverables
Exercise sound judgment in determining whether and when to escalate issues to senior attorneys and senior management
Support certain special projects involving matters of significant importance to Jackson Hewitt, as may be assigned from time to time by the General Counsel
Qualification
Required
Several years of experience providing excellent corporate transactional service to clients, either as outside counsel or in-house counsel (or a combination of both)
A minimum of five years of corporate transactional experience, inclusive of contract drafting and negotiation, mergers and acquisitions, and general business representation
Experience working within a corporate transactional practice group at a recognized law firm or within an in-house legal department
A J.D. degree from a nationally recognized law school
An active license to practice law within the U.S
Benefits
Competitive Salary + Bonus
Unlimited Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
401k + Match
Medical, Dental, and Vision
Pet Insurance
Company Celebrations and Appreciation Events
Fast-paced, innovative culture with an open and collaborative environment
Ample opportunity to develop core and new skillsets and have a stake in your own success
Freedom to create your best work and make a visible impact on the organization
Opportunities for advancement within the organization
Company
Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc.
When every dollar matters, it matters who does your taxes. At Jackson Hewitt, we are the lucky ones.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Gerry Toro
Chief Executive Officer
Gregory Macfarlane
Chief Executive Officer & President
Recent News
2022-09-01
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