Nonprofit Associate Attorney

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in San Diego, CA seeks a Nonprofit Associate Attorney to join its Tax Practice Group. The attorney will support nonprofit and philanthropic client work, advising on tax-exempt organization matters.

Ideal candidates have 3-6 years of experience in tax-exempt or nonprofit law, JD, and proven writing, research, and analytical skills. This is a team-oriented, collaborative position with opportunities to engage in governance, transactions, and grantmaking.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience in tax-exempt organizations or nonprofit law.
• Admitted to the bar in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Excellent writing, research, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations on maintaining tax-exempt status and compliance.
• Provide counsel on nonprofit governance, including formation and executive compensation.
• Engage in transactions and restructurings involving nonprofits.
• Advise on philanthropy for high net worth individuals and businesses.
• Participate in international activity and grantmaking.

Skills

Tax-exempt law

Legal research

Written communication

Organization

Independent management

Teamwork

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Nonprofit Associate Attorney to join its Tax Practice Group in San Diego, California. The successful candidate will support the firm's nonprofit and philanthropic client work, advising on a broad range of tax-exempt organization matters.

Duties

• Advise nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations on maintaining tax-exempt status and compliance.
• Provide counsel on nonprofit governance, including formation and executive compensation.
• Engage in transactions and restructurings involving nonprofits.
• Advise on philanthropy for high net worth individuals and businesses.
• Participate in international activity and grantmaking.

Requirements

• 3-6 years of 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.

Education

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

Certifications

• Bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Professional maturity and solid judgment.
• High ethical standards.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.