Exempt Organizations Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a junior associate to join its tax-exempt organizations practice within the Charities and Philanthropy division in New York. This role involves working on diverse matters for tax-exempt organizations, including public charities, private foundations, and social welfare organizations, with a focus on tax, nonprofit corporation laws, and regulatory compliance.

Duties

• Assist in advising tax-exempt organizations on legal matters.
• Collaborate with international teams and local counsel on cross-border issues.
• Draft and review legal documents related to nonprofit corporation laws.
• Conduct research on regulatory compliance for tax-exempt entities.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience in exempt organizations, tax, or corporate law.
• Bar membership in good standing in New York or pending bar exam results.
• Strong academic credentials (J.D. required).

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.

Certifications

• Bar membership in New York.

Skills

• Excellent drafting, writing, and research skills.
• Strong project management and prioritization abilities.
• Analytical ability and intellectual curiosity.
• Effective communication skills.
• Attention to detail and teamwork orientation.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on international legal matters.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.

There are law offices based throughout the US, Europe, the Caribbean and Asia. With over a century of legal expertise to their credit, the firm staffs more than seven-hundred professionals globally. There are one-hundred and nine partners. Key practice areas consist of business and personal services. Disciplines are significant namely banking, commercial litigation-arbitration, legal risk management, divorce-family law and wealth structuring. Industry accolades are abundant for the legal practice. They encourage diversity in the labor force.