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

Job Overview:

A law firm in Florham Park, NJ is seeking a Mid-to-Senior Tax-Exempt Organizations and Philanthropy Associate Attorney. The ideal candidate will have significant experience advising private foundations, charitable organizations, and philanthropists on a variety of complex legal and tax issues. The position involves working closely with nonprofit clients, advising on tax exemption, compliance, governance, and structuring various legal arrangements for tax-exempt entities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise private foundations and charitable organizations on complex legal and tax matters.
• Assist in forming and obtaining tax-exempt status for nonprofit corporations and charitable trusts.
• Guide grant agreements, tax compliance, and succession planning for private foundations.
• Advise philanthropists on charitable gifts, donor-advised funds, and philanthropic strategies.
• Counsel large 501(c)(3) organizations on corporate governance, tax exemption issues, and unrelated business taxable income (UBTI).
• Structure and negotiate mergers, affiliations, and joint ventures involving nonprofit entities.
• Provide legal advice on transactions and complex structures involving both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations.
• Represent tax-exempt organizations in federal and state audits related to tax and charitable matters.

Requirements:

• Experience in tax-exempt organizations and philanthropy law, with a focus on private foundations, charitable organizations, and nonprofit entities.
• Expertise in IRS tax exemption processes, corporate governance for nonprofits, UBTI, and tax compliance.
• Proven experience representing organizations in federal and state audits.
• Demonstrated ability to advise philanthropists on charitable giving strategies and use of donor-advised funds.
• Experience in structuring mergers, affiliations, joint ventures, and complex organizational structures involving tax-exempt and for-profit entities.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New Jersey State Bar in good standing (or the ability to waive in).

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a deep understanding of nonprofit tax and legal issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts to clients.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple clients and projects simultaneously, with a commitment to delivering high-quality legal work.

Benefits:

• Discretionary bonus
• Health insurance with optional Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short-term disability and long-term disability coverage
• Dental insurance and vision care
• Life insurance
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401K retirement plan
• Vacation and sick time
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Additional voluntary benefits: accident insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, long-term care insurance, critical illness and cancer insurance, and pet insurance

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