Nonprofit Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a Tax-Exempt Organizations / Nonprofit Associate Attorney in Menlo Park, CA, with 3–6 years of experience to support its nonprofit and philanthropic client work.

The role involves advising on tax-exempt status, governance, Form 990, and cross-border grantmaking, with a focus on collaboration and professional ethics.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of relevant tax-exempt organizations/nonprofit law experience.
• Admitted to and in good standing to practice in the jurisdiction of the office.

Responsibilities

• Advise nonprofits on obtaining/maintaining tax-exempt status.
• Handle private inurement, excess benefit, and private foundation rules.
• Manage Form 990 reporting and relationships between tax-exempt and for-profit entities.
• Counsel on nonprofit governance, including formation and executive compensation.
• Engage in nonprofit transactions and restructurings.
• Advise on international activity and grantmaking.

Skills

Excellent writing skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical ability

Ability to manage multiple matters

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Mature judgement and ethics

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job OverviewA law firm seeks a Tax-Exempt Organizations / Nonprofit Associate Attorney with 3-6 years of experience to join their Tax Practice Group in Menlo Park, CA. The successful candidate will support the firm's nationally recognized nonprofit and philanthropic client work.

Duties

• Advise nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations on obtaining and maintaining tax-exempt status.
• Handle private inurement benefit, excess benefit transactions, and private foundation rules.
• Manage Form 990 reporting and structure relationships between tax-exempt and for-profit organizations.
• Provide counsel on nonprofit governance matters, including formation and executive compensation.
• Engage in transactions and restructurings involving nonprofits.
• Advise on international activity and grantmaking.

Requirements

• 3-6 years of relevant tax-exempt organizations/nonprofit law experience.
• 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 skills and strong legal research and analytical ability.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent matters.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently.
• Team-oriented mindset and eagerness to collaborate.
• Professional maturity, solid judgment, and high ethical standards.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.