Associate General Counsel, Corporate Transactions

Jackson Hewitt is seeking an Associate General Counsel, Corporate Transactions 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.

Reporting to the General Counsel, the attorney will, among other responsibilities, draft and negotiate key transaction agreements, including contracts with third-party service providers, mergers and acquisitions, provide clear legal advice on these matters, and anticipate and address issues promptly with a cross-functional client base.

This is a hybrid position, working three days (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) in our Jersey City, NJ headquarters and two days (Monday, Friday) with the option to work remotely.

What you'll do here:


* 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 complex 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 minutes of meetings of the Company's board of directors


* Analyze and clearly communicate legal advice designed to maximize outcomes for Jackson Hewitt and its clients


* Maintain and assure compliance with applicable corporate policies and procedures, including the Company's Contract Management Policy


* Select and direct the work of outside counsel, including defining work objectives and managing 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

Skills you'll bring for success:

This position requires several years of experience providing excellent corporate transactional service to clients, either as outside counsel or in-house counsel (or a combination of both).

Strong interpersonal and client servicing skills, including through written and verbal communication, are critical.

In order to excel in this position, the ideal candidate will display a strong ability to handle and manage multiple assignments and competing deadlines.

Further, the ideal candidate must have the learning agility, initiative, and energy to both keep up with and contribute to new and changing business demands and initiatives.

This role will require experience working in a fast-paced environment and the ability to adjust and respond to dynamic business conditions.

The ideal c...