Associate Attorney mid-level

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Associate Attorney (Mid-level)

The candidate will be providing exempt organization tax law advice, such as assisting with applications for tax-exempt status, and solving complicated tax problems regarding advocacy rules, unrelated business tax, and other matters. Nonprofit corporate governance counseling, such as establishing and restructuring nonprofits, advising on internal processes, structuring corporate boards and advisory committees, and resolving ethical dilemmas. Defending nonprofits facing campaign-finance, IRS and Congressional investigations. Advising on compliance with lobbying reporting and disclosure requirements, including the Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA), Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), congressional and executive branch ethics rules, and state lobbying, ethics, and ballot measure laws. Establishing PACs and counseling nonprofits and candidates on all aspects of campaign compliance, such as campaign-finance fundraising, spending and reporting requirements. Advising on compliance with federal and state law for voter registration and get-out-the-vote drives. Contractual drafting and advising, such as negotiating mergers, cause-related deals, and vendor agreements, and drafting and reviewing grant agreements and procedures. Troubleshooting new projects and programs. Should have 4-8 years of experience practicing in the areas of nonprofit tax-exempt organizations and/or campaign finance law. Should have admission to the D.C. Bar or a state bar with reciprocity, excellent academic credentials and writing skills, should have an ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously in various areas of law and a team orientation and collaborative disposition.

Additional Information

Submit resume and cover letter.

Company info

Trister, Ross, Schadler & Gold, PLLC
1666 Connecticut Avenue, NW Suite 500
Washington
District of Columbia
United States 20009
Website : http://tristerross.com