Nonprofit Associate Attorney

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 San Francisco, California. The role involves supporting nonprofit and philanthropic client work.

Duties

• Advise nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations on tax-exempt status and compliance.
• Handle nonprofit governance matters, including formation and policy development.
• Engage in transactions and restructurings involving nonprofits.
• Provide strategic counseling on philanthropy to high net worth individuals.
• Conduct international activity and grantmaking advisory.

Requirements

• 3-6 years of relevant experience in tax-exempt organizations or nonprofit law.
• 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, legal research, and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent matters.
• Strong interpersonal skills and team-oriented mindset.
• Professional maturity and high ethical standards.

Benefits

• Collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

This California-based AmLaw100 firm is appealing for its professional culture, but relaxed and laid-back atmosphere. Famous for its corporate practice, the attorneys at this firm are proud of the work they perform and are always striving to do ?good work,? while still maintaining a healthy family- balance and interacting with their colleagues in firm-wide social events. The firm pays top-of-market compensation.