Corporate Attorney

Percy Towers; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Holland & Knight in Dallas, TX, is seeking an experienced attorney to join its nationally recognized exempt organizations practice. The role focuses on tax-exempt entities, governance, and charitable giving, with cross-office collaboration.

You will advise on formation, compliance, and fund-raising, engage in research, and contribute to client service and business development in a collegial, nationally connected platform.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic performance.
• 3-5 years of experience in tax and exempt organization matters.
• Admission to practice in TX, MA, PA, or FL (or ability to obtain promptly).
• Substantial tax law experience, with focus on nonprofit organizations.
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Demonstrated client-service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on entity formation, tax-exempt status, compliance, governance, and fundraising.
• Research federal, state, and local law affecting tax-exempt entities.
• Support clients in gift planning, endowments, restricted funds, and MRIs/PRIs.
• Provide tax analysis and legal support for mergers and complex nonprofit transactions.
• Draft and review contracts, policies, governance documents, and memos.
• Engage with clients on charitable giving and estate planning.
• Stay current on evolving exempt-entity laws and precedents.
• Participate in public speaking, writing, and business development.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication

Project management

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Bar admission in TX/MA/PA/FL or ability to obtain

LL.M. in Tax (preferred)

Job description

Brief

• Practice Area: Nonprofit & Tax-Exempt Organizations
• Location: Dallas, TX; Boston, MA; Philadelphia, PA; or Jacksonville, FL (must reside in one of these markets prior to hire)
• Schedule: Full-time, Hybrid (onsite expectations may vary by office)
• Billing Requirement: Standard firm expectations (details provided during interview)
• Salary: Competitive, market-based compensation commensurate with experience

Detail

About the Firm

Holland & Knight is a nationally recognized firm with a strong exempt organizations practice advising charities, foundations, advocacy groups, and trade associations. The practice collaborates closely with the firm’s healthcare, education, and public policy teams, offering associates a platform for growth, professional development, and high-profile client engagement. The firm prides itself on a collegial culture and international reach, providing its attorneys with tangible opportunities for advancement.

Description

• Advising clients on entity formation, recognition of tax-exempt status, compliance, governance, and fundraising.
• Researching and analyzing federal, state, and local laws impacting tax-exempt entities.
• Supporting clients in gift planning, endowments, restricted funds, and matters under UPMIFA.
• Providing tax analysis and legal support for mergers, joint ventures, program-related investments (PRIs), and mission-related investments (MRIs).
• Drafting and reviewing contracts, policies, governance documents, and legal memoranda.
• Engaging with clients on charitable giving and estate planning considerations.
• Staying current on evolving laws and precedents affecting exempt organizations.
• Participating in public speaking, writing, and business development to grow subject-matter expertise.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic performance
• 3-5 years of experience in tax and exempt organization matters
• Admission to practice in TX, MA, PA, or FL (or ability to obtain promptly)
• Substantial tax law experience, with focus on nonprofit organizations
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects
• Demonstrated client-service orientation

Preferred Skills

• LL.M. in Tax
• Experience advising healthcare nonprofits or supporting organizations, social welfare organizations, community foundations, or donor‑advised funds
• Familiarity with corporate governance for nonprofit corporations
• Experience with charitable gift planning and estate planning for tax‑exempt entities
• Prior involvement in mergers or complex nonprofit transactions
• Business development interest and public speaking/writing experience

Legal Notice

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage individuals of all religions, nationalities, genders, sexualities, ideologies, creeds, beliefs, or backgrounds who are qualified for the role to apply.