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

Job Title: Mid-to-Senior Tax-Exempt Organizations and Philanthropy Associate Attorney

Location: New York City, NY

Job Overview:

A law firm is seeking a highly experienced Mid-to-Senior Associate Attorney to join its Tax-Exempt Organizations and Philanthropy practice. The ideal candidate will have significant experience advising private foundations, charitable organizations, and philanthropists on a wide range of legal and tax issues, including forming and obtaining tax exemptions for nonprofit corporations and charitable trusts, structuring nonprofit mergers and joint ventures, and representing tax-exempt entities during audits. The attorney will also advise large 501(c)(3) organizations on corporate governance and tax compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide legal counsel to private foundations and charitable organizations on complex tax and legal matters.
• Form and obtain tax-exempt status for nonprofit corporations and charitable trusts.
• Advise private foundations on grant agreements, tax compliance, and succession planning.
• Counsel philanthropists on charitable gifts, donor-advised funds, and planned giving strategies.
• Advise 501(c)(3) organizations on corporate governance, unrelated business taxable income (UBTI), and other compliance matters.
• Structure mergers, affiliations, and joint ventures for nonprofit organizations.
• Advise on complex organizational structures involving both for-profit and not-for-profit entities.
• Represent tax-exempt organizations in federal and state audits concerning tax and charitable issues.
• Stay updated on federal and state tax laws, nonprofit regulations, and best practices in philanthropy.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New York State Bar.
• Experience working with tax-exempt organizations and philanthropists.
• Proven experience advising on tax exemption, governance, and compliance matters for large nonprofits.
• Strong knowledge of tax issues affecting private foundations, 501(c)(3) organizations, and charitable trusts.
• Experience in structuring and advising on complex transactions involving nonprofit entities.
• Familiarity with federal and state audit procedures for tax-exempt organizations.

Skills:

• Exceptional legal research and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts clearly.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple high-priority tasks.
• Client-focused mindset with the ability to build strong professional relationships.
• Proficiency in legal software and research tools.

Benefits:

• Discretionary bonus.
• Health insurance with optional HSA.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 401K retirement plan.
• Vacation, sick time, and employee assistance programs.
• Additional voluntary benefits include accident insurance, life insurance, disability, long-term care, critical illness and cancer insurance, and pet insurance.

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