Tax Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Hartford, CT, is seeking an experienced Tax Attorney focusing on counseling exempt organizations, tax structuring, business entity formation, and corporate representation for nonprofit clients. The ideal candidate should possess strong academic credentials, exceptional writing and analytical skills, and substantial experience in a large firm or equivalent setting.

Job Details:

• Counsel a diverse range of exempt organizations, including private foundations and public charities, on matters related to structure and formation, charitable gift planning, transactional issues, and strategies for managing unrelated business taxable income.
• Handle tax structuring and forming various business entities, including registration with tax and regulatory agencies.
• Draft and revise operating agreements and other governance documents for business entities.
• Serve as corporate counsel for nonprofit organization clients.
• Represent exempt organization clients in legal proceedings before the Office of the Attorney General, Internal Revenue Service, Department of Revenue Services, Probate Courts, and other relevant authorities.
• Provide advice on the structure and tax-related aspects of venture philanthropy collaborations, donor-advised funds, private foundations, and corporate initiatives.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in Tax Law.
• Strong academic credentials with a focus on tax-related coursework.
• Excellent writing and analytical skills.
• Previous large-firm or equivalent experience.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Connecticut Bar.

Certifications:

• Admission to the Connecticut Bar.

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of tax law, particularly in the nonprofit sector.
• Expertise in counseling exempt organizations on various legal and tax-related matters.
• Proficiency in drafting and revising legal documents, including operating agreements.
• Strong advocacy and representation skills in dealings with regulatory authorities.
• Ability to provide strategic advice on venture philanthropy, donor-advised funds, and related structures.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

Job Location: Hartford, CT

Founded over 150 years ago, this large law firm has several offices across the country. The firm provides legal services in various fields of practice for clients in many sectors of the economy, from education and intellectual property to construction law and bankruptcy. The company works to get a complete picture of each client's business and unique tasks to provide individual and effective advice and solutions. The company successfully interacts with the communities where their offices are based, does pro bono work, admires diversity, and is dedicated to excellent customer service.