Nonprofit Associate Attorney

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Tax-Exempt Organizations / Nonprofit Associate Attorney with 3-6 years of experience to join their Tax Practice Group in Menlo Park, CA. The successful candidate will support the firm's nationally recognized nonprofit and philanthropic client work.

Duties

• Advise nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations on obtaining and maintaining tax-exempt status.
• Handle private inurement benefit, excess benefit transactions, and private foundation rules.
• Manage Form 990 reporting and structure relationships between tax-exempt and for-profit organizations.
• Provide counsel on nonprofit governance matters, including formation and executive compensation.
• Engage in transactions and restructurings involving nonprofits.
• Advise on international activity and grantmaking.

Requirements

• 3-6 years of relevant tax-exempt organizations/nonprofit law experience.
• Admitted to and a member in good standing of the bar in the jurisdiction of the office.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Excellent writing skills and strong legal research and analytical ability.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent matters.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently.
• Team-oriented mindset and eagerness to collaborate.
• Professional maturity, solid judgment, and high ethical standards.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
228 Hamilton Ave, 3rd Floor
Palo Alto
California
United States 94301
Phone : (650) 752-1500
Fax : (213) 895-7306