Nonprofit Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Opportunities for professional develop

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a Nonprofit Associate Attorney in Costa Mesa, CA to join the Tax Practice Group. The role focuses on nonprofit and philanthropic client work, with opportunities to advise on governance, compliance, and international grantmaking.

Requires a JD, bar admission, and 3–6 years of nonprofit tax-exempt experience. Candidate will handle matters across the nonprofit sector, including governance and related transactions, while collaborating with a team of experienced attorneys in

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Experience with tax-exempt nonprofit work is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations on legal matters.
• Handle tax-exempt status and compliance issues.
• Manage nonprofit governance and best practices.
• Engage in transactions and restructurings involving nonprofits.
• Provide strategic counseling on philanthropy and international grantmaking.

Skills

Writing

Analytical ability

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Professional maturity

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Nonprofit Associate Attorney in Costa Mesa, CA. The candidate will join the Tax Practice Group, supporting nonprofit and philanthropic client work. This role is open to any U.S. office location.

Duties

• Advise nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations on legal matters.
• Handle tax-exempt status and compliance issues.
• Manage nonprofit governance and best practices.
• Engage in transactions and restructurings involving nonprofits.
• Provide strategic counseling on philanthropy and international grantmaking.

Requirements

• 3-6 years of experience in tax-exempt organizations/nonprofit law.
• Admitted to and a member in good standing of the bar in the relevant jurisdiction.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Bar admission in the jurisdiction of the office location.

Skills

• Excellent writing and legal research skills.
• Strong analytical ability and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent matters.
• Strong interpersonal skills and team-oriented mindset.
• Professional maturity and high ethical standards.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Collaborative work environment.