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Clayton, Missouri,  Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world. Job Description: We are looking for an Attorney to join our team as Corporate Counsel . In this role you will help to develop and strengthen world-class, people-centric practices at our well-balanced, financially solid, rapid-growth, global organization.  As a member of the Corporate Legal Team reporting directly to the Vice President & Corporate Counsel, you will be a part of a small, focused Legal and Risk team. You will serve as a valued partner to corporate and divisional leaders. Corporate Counsel will provide legal advice and support on a broad range of commercial and corporate governance matters facing a global supplier of manufacturing technology and services. You enjoy leading both people and projects. You are a strategic leader, with experience in an in-house legal department or a corporate law department at a law firm.  You will be based in St. Louis, Missouri.  This position may require up to 20% travel. Duties and Responsibilities: Duties include, but are not limited to: Provide commercial legal support to all departments of the business Support, lead and assist non-attorney Contract Managers with contract reviews Structure, draft, negotiate and review various commercial contracts Assist with “Know Your Customer” (KYC) requests from our banking partners Assist International Finance Team with legal documents necessary to facilitate relationships with financing partners Assist BW Property Group with office lease negotiations and other legal issues Assist on visa & immigration matters and facilitate communications with outside counsel  Supervise paralegal in corporate governance reporting and filing responsibilities General experience with data privacy issues, managing a modest IP portfolio, general corporate matters, employment matters, M&A Coordinate with outside counsel Perform other duties as needed requested by executive team. Requirements JD Degree The candidate will ideally have 3-5 years of legal experience. Preferred candidate will have a background in commercial finance, immigration and real estate matters within a law firm or an in-house legal department setting Results-oriented, highly collaborative, pragmatic, flexible, takes initiative, and creative Sound legal reasoning, thoroughness, and excellent legal writing skills and presentation skills Capable of building partnerships internally, building teams and effectively operating within teams Understand business drivers and adapt legal solutions to achieve them Navigate effectively in matrix organization, as well as ability to make decisions on incomplete or conflicting information Distill complex legal problems into easily understood language with straightforward, practical solutions tailored to business needs Build and maintain relationships with senior members of operating entities Ability to handle multiple competing priorities Administrative self-sufficiency Licensed in at least one state in the U.S. (required) At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job.  If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying.  We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions.  Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process. ? Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.  Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

KC, Missouri, 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. Provide legal advice to H&R Block, Inc. and its subsidiaries on a variety of complex legal issues, including business operations, e-commerce, and complex transactions in support of strategic imperatives. Day to day, you'll... Research, analyze and provide practical advice to business units on complex legal and compliance matters related to ongoing business operations, including tax return preparation and small business services. Provide legal counsel and guidance regarding complex transactions involving sophisticated counterparties and external service providers, including cloud/technology licenses, professional services agreements, and other strategic sourcing agreements. Assist with legal review and risk mitigation regarding all aspects of e-commerce including, online terms and notifications, identity verification and authentication, e-signatures, and arbitration. Work closely with the Deputy General Counsel, General Counsel, and other Company executives, to provide high level legal support on a variety of initiatives.   Evaluate and respond to regulatory and other inquires, complaints and disputes.  Monitor evolving laws that may impact the business or its products and services and assist with the implementation of compliant solutions.  Coordinate efforts with internal clients as well as other internal and external attorneys, to provide legal advice regarding complex issues in connection with the Company’s operations and strategic initiatives on a broad range of topics.  Manage outside counsel to achieve timely and desired results within budget.  Some domestic or international travel may be required. Periodically assist with diverse high demand legal projects outside normal area of focus. What you'll bring to the team... 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. Five to ten years of corporate legal experience at a large law firm or corporate legal department. Strong business acumen and an eagerness to partner with internal business colleagues to solve business issues. 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.  Experience dealing with clients and external constituencies.  Ability to spot issues and recommend effective and creative solutions. Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills. A positive attitude, a collegial approach, and an instinct to go “above and beyond” in order to achieve the optimal outcome for the Company. It would be even better if you had… Significant experience providing legal advice on complex cloud technology agreements. Significant experience working with and providing legal advice to senior executives.

St. Louis, Missouri, The Senior Legal Counsel will provide legal and business support to ESCO’s operating subsidiaries worldwide in areas such as litigation, contracts, and commercial transactions.  In addition, this position will have a support role at ESCO on corporate matters and its steady stream of M&A transactions.  This position requires the ability to handle a wide range of diverse legal matters as well as a desire to learn new areas of the law as issues arise.  As a member of ESCO’s small in-house legal team you must be a detail oriented problem solver with minimal need of oversight.  Working knowledge of government contracts would be a plus.  Offices are located in Ladue, Missouri.  Interested applicants should send a cover email and resume in PDF format to ESCOLegalEmployment@escotechnologies.com . Major Responsibilities: Manage litigation, customer claims, and third party discovery requests with support from outside counsel as necessary. Draft and negotiate complex domestic and international agreements between ESCO subsidiaries and third parties (e.g. customers, distributors, vendors) which may involve custom drafting and/or revising agreements proposed by third parties. Conduct M&A due diligence in assigned subject matters areas, prepare/review disclosure schedules, prepare summary reports for RWI activities, and resolve post-closing claims. Investigate, evaluate, and propose resolutions for ethics reports made to the General Counsel or as otherwise assigned. Manage resolutions of projects and issues in various regulatory compliance areas with support from outside counsel as necessary. Address routine corporate issues such as preparation of resolutions, return of capital, declaration of dividends, intra company transactions, and equity contributions. Support and/or drive implementation of new file docketing and records management system at ESCO. Minimum Requirements: Must have a JD degree and be qualified to practice in at least one US State. Undergraduate degree in business or finance preferred. Must have at least 5 to 10 years of relevant experience. Strong critical thinking and analytical skills that lead to creative solutions to business challenges. Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects on tight deadlines. Superior writing and drafting skills. Willingness to travel domestically occasionally and internationally rarely. All candidates must be authorized to work in the US, employer sponsorship is not available. Additional Desired Attributes: In-house experience at a public company or complex private company would be beneficial. Law firm litigation experience would be helpful. A working knowledge of government contracts (FARS, DFARS, etc.) would be a plus. Capacity to learn and understand the Company’s markets and technologies so as to be equipped to provide appropriate legal support. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the facility to collaborate and build professional relationships with internal clients and external resources. ESCO Technologies Inc. (NYSE: ESE) is a global provider of highly-engineered products and solutions delivering sustainable growth across diverse and expanding end-markets with a market capitalization of $2.69 Billion.

KC, Missouri, What you'll do... Provide legal advice to H&R Block, Inc. and its subsidiaries on a variety of complex legal issues, including global privacy and data security, e-commerce, and complex transactions in support of strategic imperatives.    Research, analyze and provide practical advice to business units on complex legal and compliance matters related to privacy and data security both in the U.S. and globally (e.g., Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, CCPA, and GDPR). Research, analyze and provide practical advice to business units on complex legal and operational matters related to U.S. privacy program operations. Work closely with the Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, General Counsel, and other Company executives, to provide high level legal support on a variety of initiatives. Respond to regulatory and other inquires, complaints and disputes. Monitor evolving laws that may impact the business line and its products and services and assist with operationalizing and implementing compliant solutions. Coordinate efforts with internal clients as well as other internal and external attorneys, to provide legal advice regarding complex issues in connection with the Company’s operations and strategic initiatives on a broad range of topics. Draft, negotiate and provide legal and business advice regarding complex transactions involving sophisticated counterparties and external service providers, including software licenses, professional services agreements, and other strategic sourcing contracts. Assist with legal review and risk mitigation regarding all aspects of e-commerce including, online terms and notifications, identity verification and authentication, e-signatures, and arbitration. Manage outside counsel to achieve timely and desired results within budget. Some domestic or international travel may be required. Periodically assist with diverse high demand legal projects outside normal area of focus. What you’ll bring to the team… 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. Five to ten years of corporate legal experience at a large law firm or corporate legal department. Strong business acumen and an eagerness to partner with internal business colleagues to solve business issues. 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. Experience dealing with clients and external constituencies. Ability to spot issues and recommend effective and creative solutions. Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills. A positive attitude, a collegial approach, and an instinct to go “above and beyond” in order to achieve the optimal outcome for the Company. If would be even better if you also had… Significant experience providing legal advice on complex matters related to international business operations (e.g., Canada, Australia, and India), including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. Significant experience providing legal advice on compliance with marketing privacy laws and regulations including those regulating, telemarketing, text messaging and email. Significant experience providing legal advice on complex marketing and advertising issues. Significant experience working with and providing legal advice to senior executives.

KC, Missouri, What you’ll do… Provide legal advice to H&R Block, Inc. and its subsidiaries on a variety of complex legal issues, including global privacy and data security, e-commerce, and complex transactions in support of strategic imperatives.    Research, analyze and provide practical advice to business units on complex legal and compliance matters related to privacy and data security both in the U.S. and globally (e.g., Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, CCPA, and GDPR). Research, analyze and provide practical advice to business units on complex legal and operational matters related to U.S. privacy program operations. Work closely with the Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, General Counsel, and other Company executives, to provide high level legal support on a variety of initiatives. Respond to regulatory and other inquires, complaints and disputes. Monitor evolving laws that may impact the business line and its products and services and assist with operationalizing and implementing compliant solutions. Coordinate efforts with internal clients as well as other internal and external attorneys, to provide legal advice regarding complex issues in connection with the Company’s operations and strategic initiatives on a broad range of topics. Draft, negotiate and provide legal and business advice regarding complex transactions involving sophisticated counterparties and external service providers, including software licenses, professional services agreements, and other strategic sourcing contracts. Assist with legal review and risk mitigation regarding all aspects of e-commerce including, online terms and notifications, identity verification and authentication, e-signatures, and arbitration. Manage outside counsel to achieve timely and desired results within budget. Some domestic or international travel may be required. Periodically assist with diverse high demand legal projects outside normal area of focus. What you'll bring to the team... 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. Five to ten years of corporate legal experience at a large law firm or corporate legal department. Strong business acumen and an eagerness to partner with internal business colleagues to solve business issues. 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. Experience dealing with clients and external constituencies. Ability to spot issues and recommend effective and creative solutions. Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills. A positive attitude, a collegial approach, and an instinct to go “above and beyond” in order to achieve the optimal outcome for the Company. It would be even better if you also had… Significant experience providing legal advice on complex matters related to financial products and services in the banking or financial technology industries. Significant experience working on complex transactions involving sophisticated counterparties and external service providers. Significant experience working with and providing legal advice to senior executives.