Tax Attorney

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A law firm in New York City, NY, is seeking a Tax Attorney at the senior associate or counsel level with a minimum of 7 years of experience. The ideal candidate should possess a deep understanding of tax law and its application to exempt organizations, including private foundations and public charities. The role involves providing expert legal counsel on a variety of tax-related matters, such as structure and formation, charitable gift planning, transactional issues, and unrelated business taxable income strategy and planning. Additionally, the candidate will be responsible for tax structuring, business entity formation, registration with tax and regulatory agencies, and the drafting and revising of operating agreements and other governance documents. This position also includes serving as corporate counsel to nonprofit organization clients, representing exempt organization clients in legal matters before authorities like the Office of the Attorney General, the Internal Revenue Service, the Department of Revenue Services, and the Probate Courts, as well as providing guidance on the structure and tax-related aspects of venture philanthropy collaborations, donor-advised funds, private foundations, and corporations.

Duties:

• Offer comprehensive legal counsel to exempt organizations, including private foundations and public charities, regarding their structure, formation, charitable gift planning, transactional issues, and unrelated business taxable income strategies.
• Engage in tax structuring and assist in the formation of business entities, including registration with tax and other regulatory agencies.
• Draft, revise, and review operating agreements and other governance documents for nonprofit organizations.
• Act as corporate counsel to nonprofit clients, providing guidance on a wide range of legal matters.
• Represent exempt organization clients in legal matters before relevant authorities, including the Office of the Attorney General, Internal Revenue Service, Department of Revenue Services, and Probate Courts.
• Provide expert advice on the structure and tax-related issues associated with venture philanthropy collaborations, donor-advised funds, private foundations, and corporations.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 7 years of relevant legal experience.
• Extensive knowledge of tax law, particularly as it pertains to exempt organizations.
• Strong academic credentials and exceptional writing and analytical skills.
• Previous experience in a large law firm or an equivalent setting.
• Active membership in the New York Bar.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Active membership in the New York Bar.

Skills:

• In-depth experience in various tax-related matters, especially in the context of exempt organizations.
• Proficiency in legal research and analysis.
• Strong drafting and revising skills for legal documents, including operating agreements and governance documents.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to serve as corporate counsel and represent clients before regulatory authorities.
• Expertise in venture philanthropy collaborations, donor-advised funds, and tax-related issues.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
125 Park Avenue, 25th floor
New York
New York
United States 10017
Phone : (212) 232-0277
Fax : (213) 895-7306