Tax-Exempt Organizations Attorney

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Job Overview:
A mission-driven law firm specializing in the nonprofit sector is seeking a Senior Associate Attorney with extensive experience in tax-exempt organizations law. This fully remote, full-time role offers a unique opportunity to join a collaborative legal team dedicated to supporting nonprofit clients with a progressive, values-based approach. The ideal candidate will possess deep knowledge of nonprofit, tax-exempt, and charitable law and a passion for making a meaningful impact through legal work.

Location:

Los Angeles, CA

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel to nonprofit clients and related entities on a wide range of matters including formation, governance, compliance, and transactions

• Advise on corporate structure, federal tax law, charitable trust regulations, grantmaking, and impact investments

• Serve as outside general counsel for nonprofit clients, advising on strategic and operational matters

• Draft and review contracts, governance documents, and regulatory filings

• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on complex nonprofit compliance issues

• Communicate directly with clients, offering clear and actionable legal advice

• Mentor team members and collaborate across the firm on shared projects

• Contribute to firm publications, blogs, and knowledge-sharing resources for the nonprofit sector

Requirements:

• Minimum of 8 years of legal experience focused on nonprofit and exempt organizations law

• Proven ability to independently manage and supervise nonprofit-related legal matters

• Experience with transactional, compliance, and regulatory issues relevant to the nonprofit sector

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active license to practice law in California

Skills:

• Exceptional legal writing skills, particularly for non-lawyer audiences

• Strong attention to detail for drafting and reviewing complex legal documents

• High-level legal research and analytical capabilities

• Proficiency with project management and ability to juggle multiple deadlines

• Excellent interpersonal communication and customer service skills

• Ability to work collaboratively and contribute to a team-based firm culture

• Adaptability to support a diverse range of legal matters across multiple practice areas

• Tech-savvy and comfortable utilizing legal tech tools to enhance efficiency

Benefits:

• Profit-sharing for all full-time and part-time employees (attorneys and non-attorneys)

• Immediate eligibility for:

  • Medical and dental insurance

  • 401(k) plan with 4% automatic employer contribution

• Fully remote work environment with flexible scheduling

• Professional development and leadership opportunities

• A mission-aligned workplace centered around equity, collaboration, and public interest impact

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
10537 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 301
Century City
California
United States 90025
Phone : (310) 444 0000
Fax : (213) 895-7306