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

Job Overview:

A law firm is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Mid-to-Senior Tax-Exempt Organizations and Philanthropy Associate Attorney to join their team in Miami, FL. This position requires significant experience advising private foundations and charitable organizations on complex legal and tax issues. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of nonprofit corporate governance, tax exemption issues, and experience handling both for-profit and nonprofit entities in complex organizational structures. The role also involves advising philanthropists and representing tax-exempt organizations in federal and state audits.

Responsibilities:

• Advise private foundations and charitable organizations on complex legal and tax issues.
• Assist in the formation of nonprofit corporations and charitable trusts, including obtaining tax-exempt status.
• Advise private foundations on matters such as grant agreements, tax compliance, and succession planning.
• Provide legal guidance to philanthropists on charitable gifts, donor-advised funds, and related structures.
• Counsel large 501(c)(3) organizations on corporate governance, tax exemption compliance, and unrelated business taxable income (UBTI) matters.
• Structure and negotiate mergers, affiliations, and joint ventures involving nonprofit entities.
• Advise on complex organizational structures that involve both for-profit and not-for-profit entities.
• Represent tax-exempt organizations in federal and state audits, focusing on tax and charitable issues.
• Collaborate with other departments to provide comprehensive legal solutions to clients in the tax-exempt and nonprofit sectors.

Requirements:

• Experience as an attorney specializing in tax-exempt organizations and philanthropy law.
• Demonstrated experience advising private foundations, charitable organizations, and philanthropists.
• In-depth knowledge of nonprofit corporate governance, tax exemption laws, and compliance issues.
• Experience handling mergers, joint ventures, and other organizational changes for nonprofit entities.
• Strong background in federal and state tax audits related to charitable organizations.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Florida State Bar (or eligibility for admission).

Skills:

• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Proven track record of working with high-net-worth philanthropists and complex charitable giving strategies.
• Detail-oriented with exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle a high volume of clients and complex cases with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with discretionary bonus potential.
• Comprehensive health insurance (including an optional HSA), dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan, vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care.
• Voluntary benefit programs: accident insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, long-term care, critical illness and cancer insurance, and pet insurance.

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