Job description

Start a career and Get More in Return®. Jackson Hewitt offices are working hard for the hardest working, and we are on a mission to completely change the way our customers engage with their taxes. At Jackson Hewitt, you’ll find work that works for you and adds up. We’ve got flexibility, career development opportunities, and a chance to work in your neighborhood. We’ve got your back, since we are one of the nation’s largest retailers (nearly 6,000 locations). We have a passion for our employees and our customers. We recognize and appreciate our corporate and local office team members are our greatest assets.

Jackson Hewitt has been a leader in the tax preparation industry for more than three decades, with retail locations in all 50 states. Jackson Hewitt combines the fun, fast-paced culture of a startup with the scale and reputation of one of the nation’s largest retailers. This role offers the chance to work on critical strategic initiatives, gain unparalleled access to Company leadership, strong opportunities for advancement within the organization, and competitive compensation that reflects our commitment to our talent. Jackson Hewitt partners with banks and regulated financial institutions in order to offer loans and other financial products and services that are appealing to Jackson Hewitt’s core customer base.

What you’ll do here:

• Reviewing, researching and analyzing the laws and regulations applicable to consumer financial products and services offered to Jackson Hewitt clients, and advising business leaders on key regulatory and compliance requirements and any associated risks. The ability to identify and provide helpful risk-rated guidance to the business is a critical part of this role.
• Working directly with business leaders in the development of new loan and other financial products and services, entering new lines of business and in facilitating enhancements to existing products and services. The Associate General Counsel will have an important role in supporting business owners at all stages of product development (i.e., from initial concept to bringing the product or service to market).
• Advising on applicable regulatory compliance and data privacy requirements, including those in connection with any current or future financial product or service offered through Jackson Hewitt (the company is currently licensed as a loan broker / credit service organization in a number of states) and those to which the business is indirectly subject as a result of offering products originated by banks or other financial institutions.
• Key advisor to the business and IT teams in furthering a strategic and comprehensive data privacy program that defines, develops, maintains, and implements policies and processes that enable consistent, effective privacy practices that minimize risk and ensure the confidentiality of protected information in accordance with client consents and preferences across Jackson Hewitt platforms and distribution channels.
• Participating in periodic reviews and risk assessments of enterprise compliance with Federal, state, and local laws and internal policies & procedures.
• Responsible for implementing corporate training and education for ongoing data privacy compliance, including providing business guidance regarding use and disclosure of client information.
• Performing other duties as may be assigned from time-to-time by the General Counsel.

Skills you’ll bring for success:

• Bachelor's Degree; Juris Doctor from a nationally recognized and ABA accredited law school.
• New Jersey bar admission or bar admission of another State with ability to seek limited in-house licensure in New Jersey within required timeframe.
• Minimum 7-10 years of experience practicing law with a background in regulated financial services, and minimum 3 years of experience working with a focus on data privacy matters, including a strong focus on compliance with the Gramm-Leach Bliley Act (GLBA), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other relevant federal and state privacy laws. A combination of both law firm and in-house experience is a strong plus but not a requirement.
• Significant experience working with Dodd-Frank Act and other Federal and state financial service-related laws and regulations (including the Truth in Lending Act (TILA), Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA), the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), Unfair, Deceptive, or Abusive Acts or Practices (UDAP/UDAAP) limitations, Gramm-Leach Bliley Act (GLBA), Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography And Marketing Act of 2003 (CAN-SPAM Act), Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR), and Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (ESIGN).
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, with an ability to deliver clear and concise recommendations to the General Counsel and key business leaders.
• Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills; prioritization and the ability to multi-task, including the ability to pivot in order to meet changed business priorities and expectations, are each important skills for this position.
• The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated and self-directed individual with strong judgment, and someone who is always thinking about better ways of doing things.
• Experience working within a franchise or other business with multi-unit operations is a strong plus but not a requirement. Experience working with financial products distributed via an on-line platform is also a strong plus.

What you'll get if you join us:

• Competitive Salary + Bonus
• Unlimited Paid Time Off + 12 Paid Holidays
• Fidelity 401k + Match
• Medical, Dental, Vision, EAP, Supplemental, Life, STD, LTD, HSA, FSA, Commuter
• Wellness activities throughout the year
• Parental Leave, Elder Care Leave, Volunteer Time Off
• Education Assistance (Reimbursement) Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Pet Insurance
• Company Celebrations, Appreciation Events, and Teambuilding
• Business Casual Dress with Jeans daily
• 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

We appreciate your interest in Jackson Hewitt Tax Service. Jackson Hewitt Tax Service is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jackson Hewitt Tax Service also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Jackson Hewitt Tax Service’s policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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