Nonprofit Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative work environment

Opportunities for professional develop

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a Nonprofit Associate Attorney to join the Tax Practice Group in Washington, D.C. The role supports nonprofit and philanthropic client work, focusing on tax-exempt organizations and nonprofit governance matters.

Duties include advising on tax-exempt status, governance, formation, and executive compensation; handling nonprofit transactions, restructurings, and grantmaking; and collaborating on international activities.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Legal writing

Legal research

Analytical thinking

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Professional maturity

Ethics

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Nonprofit Associate Attorney to join its Tax Practice Group in Washington, D.C. The role involves supporting nonprofit and philanthropic client work, focusing on tax-exempt organizations and nonprofit governance 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.

Education

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

Certifications

• Bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

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

Benefits

• Collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development.