Mid-to-Senior Tax-Exempt Organizations And Philanthropy Associate Attorney

Job Overview:

A law firm in Minneapolis, MN, is seeking a Mid-to-Senior Tax-Exempt Organizations and Philanthropy Associate Attorney. This role involves advising private foundations, nonprofit organizations, and philanthropists on complex legal and tax matters. The attorney will provide guidance on issues such as tax exemption, governance, charitable gifts, and compliance, while also representing clients in audits and structuring joint ventures. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in these areas and a deep understanding of both for-profit and not-for-profit entities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise private foundations and charitable organizations on complex legal and tax issues.
• Assist in the formation and obtaining tax exemptions for nonprofit corporations and charitable trusts.
• Provide counsel to private foundations on grant agreements, tax compliance, and succession planning.
• Advise philanthropists on making charitable gifts, including the use of donor-advised funds.
• Offer guidance to large 501(c)(3) organizations on corporate governance, tax exemption issues, and unrelated business taxable income (UBTI).
• Structure mergers, affiliations, and joint ventures between nonprofit organizations.
• Advise on and manage complex structures involving both for-profit and not-for-profit entities.
• Represent tax-exempt organizations during federal and state audits regarding tax and charitable issues.

Education and Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active Bar admission in the state of Minnesota or eligibility to waive in.
• Experience working with tax-exempt organizations and philanthropists.
• Significant experience advising private foundations and charitable organizations.
• Knowledge of tax compliance, nonprofit governance, and federal and state laws about tax-exempt entities.
• Experience with complex mergers, joint ventures, and corporate structuring for nonprofits.

Skills and Certifications:

• Deep understanding of the Internal Revenue Code sections related to tax-exempt organizations, particularly 501(c)(3).
• Expertise in tax compliance and the rules governing private foundations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex transactions and advise on nonprofit corporate governance.
• Strong client-relations skills with a focus on providing tailored legal advice.

Benefits:

• Discretionary bonus program.
• Health insurance with optional Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 401K plan with employer contributions.
• Generous vacation and sick time policy.
• Employee assistance program.
• Additional voluntary programs include accident insurance, long-term care, critical illness and cancer insurance, voluntary life and disability insurance, and pet insurance.

As one of the largest law firms in the U.S. with more than 40 offices, it was founded in 1967. This full-service firm provides legal representation in banking and finance, blockchain, corporate, cybersecurity, energy, entertainment, environmental, food, gaming, health care, real estate, tax, hospitality, and others. This innovative law firm creates creative and efficient strategies that enable to improve predictability, provide better insights, and deliver more value. The firm is committed to diversity and appreciates all backgrounds. Having a collaborative environment, the attorneys and staff have achieved significant results in the legal community. The firm provides new associates with high-level training in client management, business development, collaboration, and cultural skills. Offering unique professional opportunities, the firm empowers attorneys at all levels to shape their paths to success. The firm has developed a strong commitment to giving back to the community and strives to make a difference by leading, volunteering, and donating to a wide range of causes. The firm has numerous recognition awards and awards for its philanthropic giving, diversity, and innovation.