Pro Bono Attorney/Counsel

Job Title: Pro Bono Attorney/Counsel

Job Location:
New York City, NY

Job Overview:
A prestigious law firm based in New York City is seeking a dedicated Pro Bono Counsel with a strong background in corporate and transactional law to join its highly respected public service team. This role centers on legal work supporting nonprofit entities, mission-driven startups, and small businesses. The position involves not only direct legal engagement but also strategic oversight and development of the firm’s pro bono initiatives.

Working at the intersection of legal service and community engagement, this position offers a unique opportunity for an experienced attorney to advance meaningful impact by helping build and sustain a comprehensive and innovative pro bono program.

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel in corporate and transactional matters for nonprofit organizations, social enterprises, and small businesses

• Guide and oversee teams of attorneys on pro bono projects

• Collaborate with legal aid organizations to develop legal clinics and partnership models

• Build and maintain knowledge resources for pro bono practice areas

• Track, report, and assess outcomes and progress of ongoing matters across multiple offices

• Identify and vet potential new pro bono opportunities, including collaborative efforts with corporate clients

• Contribute to firm-wide strategies for promoting pro bono engagement

• Support risk management and assist with summer associate involvement in pro bono work

• Monitor legal and policy developments relevant to transactional and nonprofit law

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of experience practicing in corporate or transactional law

• Demonstrated experience advising tax-exempt organizations and/or mission-driven startups

• Familiarity working with diverse communities and across various cultural contexts

• Experience managing multiple projects and coordinating cross-office initiatives

• Strong communication and organizational skills

• Proven ability to lead legal teams and contribute to program development

• A strong sense of professional purpose aligned with social impact and public interest law

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school

Certifications:

• Must be admitted and in good standing with the New York State Bar

Skills:

• Legal expertise in corporate governance, nonprofit law, and small business support

• Strategic thinking and program development experience

• Clear, compassionate communicator with high emotional intelligence

• Proficiency in project and team management

• Detail-oriented with a strong sense of accountability

• Comfortable working in fast-paced, collaborative environments

Job Location:

• New York City, NY

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health care coverage, including medical, dental, and vision

• Retirement savings plans with firm contributions

• Generous paid time off, including vacation and wellness days

• Professional development support and continuing legal education (CLE) opportunities

• Employee assistance programs and well-being resources

• Opportunities for growth in a mission-driven environment focused on equity and social responsibility

This law firm has offices in Frankfurt, Seoul, New York, Moscow, Rome, Brussels, Abu Dhabi, Beijing, London, Cologne, Sao Paulo, Washington, Buenos Aires and Milan. The firm was established in late 1940s and its practice areas are information technology, metals and mining, sovereign government and international institutions, banking and financial, airlines, aviation and aerospace, energy, manufacturing and industrial services, pharmaceutical and biotechnology, pulp and paper, construction and infrastructure and metals and mining.