Corporate Associate Attorney

Job Title: Corporate Associate Attorney
Job Location: Birmingham, MI

Job Overview:
A law firm in Birmingham, MI is seeking an experienced Corporate Associate Attorney with a focus on tax-exempt entities and nonprofit organizations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate matters, particularly in advising nonprofit organizations throughout their lifecycle, from formation to ongoing governance. This role involves working closely with clients and supporting them through legal processes, offering strategic advice, and drafting key documents. The firm values a detail-oriented, client-focused individual who is ready to take on a variety of legal challenges.

Duties:

• Advise nonprofit clients on governance, legal structure, and compliance.
• Assist in entity formation, including legal entity analysis and filing.
• Prepare and file IRS exemption applications.
• Provide advice on unrelated business taxable income (UBTI).
• Draft and negotiate contracts relevant to nonprofit organizations.
• Conduct state and federal tax-specific research for nonprofit entities.
• Support clients with planned giving and charitable gifts (experience preferred, but not required).
• Maintain strong, professional relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Demonstrate responsiveness to client needs and contribute to the firm’s success.

Requirements:

• Minimum 4 years of experience in corporate law, specifically with nonprofit organizations and tax-exempt entities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple matters and prioritize effectively.
• Client-facing experience with a focus on building long-term relationships.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high standard of work ethic.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Must be licensed to practice law in the state of Michigan.

Skills:

• Knowledge of corporate governance and nonprofit law.
• Proficient in legal research and IRS filings for tax-exempt entities.
• Drafting and contract negotiation expertise.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and communicate effectively.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage competing priorities.

Job Location:

• Birmingham, MI

Benefits:

• Health insurance with optional HSA/FSA.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Dental and vision care.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Parking/public transportation allowance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

An entrepreneurial firm with a great culture serving clients in all areas of business and government legal services, this firm delivers a client-centered culture. Ranked as a Top 100 client service law firm in the United States, as well as employing 64 Best Lawyers in America, this multi-disciplinary, international law firm draws on their attorneys' comprehensive industry and policy knowledge, as well as the global network of industry advisor and subject-matter exerts, to provide innovative legal solutions and client-service excellence worldwide.