Tax Group Non-Profit Counsel

Job Overview:

A law firm is seeking an experienced Tax Group Non-Profit Counsel to join their Richmond, VA office. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in representing various tax-exempt organizations, including public charities, educational institutions, healthcare entities, and private foundations. The role demands expertise in federal tax compliance, governance, endowment matters, and investment issues specific to non-profit entities. The Counsel will provide strategic guidance on tax regulations, compliance matters, and governance issues, ensuring adherence to federal laws and regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide legal counsel to public charities, major colleges and universities, hospitals, healthcare organizations, publicly supported organizations, supporting organizations, family and corporate, private foundations, and charitable and scholarship trusts.
• Address all compliance with federal tax laws applicable to charitable and tax-exempt organizations.
• Advise on governance issues, endowment management, and investment matters related to non-profit entities.
• Navigate federal tax rules applicable to private foundations, including self-dealing, excess business holding, and taxable expenditure issues.
• Assist clients with participation in joint ventures and manage consequences of unrelated trade or business activities.
• Develop and implement strategies to ensure clients' compliance with federal tax regulations.
• Draft and review legal documents, including tax-exempt status applications, compliance reports, and organizational policies.
• Represent clients in audits and disputes with the IRS or other regulatory bodies.
• Stay current with changes in federal tax laws and regulations impacting non-profit organizations.
• Provide training and guidance to clients on tax compliance and governance best practices.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar in Virginia.
• Experience in tax law with a focus on non-profit organizations.
• Proven track record of representing a variety of public charities, educational institutions, healthcare entities, private foundations, and charitable trusts.
• Expertise in federal tax compliance, governance, endowment management, and investment matters for non-profits.
• Experience with private foundation regulations, including self-dealing, excess business holding, and taxable expenditure issues.
• Ability to manage complex legal issues and provide strategic advice on tax and governance matters.

Education and Certifications:

• JD degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Virginia State Bar.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Specialist in Nonprofit Law) are a plus.

Skills:

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of federal tax laws and regulations applicable to non-profit organizations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply complex tax laws and regulations.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Proficiency in legal research and drafting.
• Ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Experience in managing audits and regulatory disputes.

This large Virginia office has international offices in Europe, Russia, and beyond. Attorneys work hard in a friendly atmosphere and are rewarded with extremely competitive salaries and hefty bonuses. Specific areas of law practiced in the Virginia office include real estate finance and land use, aviation law, communications law, tax, trust and estate planning, and a wide range of litigation. They also have a significant practice in the areas of corporate finance and intellectual property rights.