Nonprofit Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; 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 New York, NY, with 3-6 years of experience to join the Tax Practice Group. The attorney will support nonprofit and philanthropic client work in a dynamic firm setting.

The role emphasizes advising on tax-exempt status, governance, transactions, and strategic philanthropy for high net worth clients, with opportunities to engage in international activity and grantmaking.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of relevant experience in tax-exempt organizations or nonprofit law.
• Admitted to and a member in good standing of the bar in the jurisdiction of the office.
• Excellent writing, legal research, and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent matters independently.
• Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset.
• Professional maturity and high ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Advise nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations on maintaining tax-exempt status and compliance.
• Handle nonprofit governance matters, including formation and policy development.
• Engage in transactions and restructurings involving nonprofits.
• Provide strategic counseling on philanthropy to high net worth individuals or businesses.
• Participate in international activity and grantmaking.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Tax-Exempt Organizations / Nonprofit Associate Attorney with 3-6 years of experience to join their Tax Practice Group in New York, NY. The role involves supporting nonprofit and philanthropic client work.

Duties

• Advise nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations on maintaining tax-exempt status and compliance.
• Handle nonprofit governance matters, including formation and policy development.
• Engage in transactions and restructurings involving nonprofits.
• Provide strategic counseling on philanthropy to high net worth individuals or businesses.
• Participate in international activity and grantmaking.

Requirements

• 3-6 years of relevant experience in tax-exempt organizations or nonprofit law.
• Admitted to and a member in good standing of the bar in the jurisdiction of the office.
• Excellent writing, legal research, and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent matters independently.
• Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset.
• Professional maturity and high ethical standards.

Education

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

Certifications

• Bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.