Associate

Our client, a prestigious international law firm, with an exceptional culture, is seeking an Associate with a minimum of two years (JD 2020 through 2024) of relevant experience to join their Nonprofit and Exempt Organizations Practice in their New York office. As part of their team, the incoming associate would work closely with experienced partners, advising a broad range of nonprofit and tax-exempt clients at every stage of the organizational lifecycle. Their group serves as outside counsel to public charities, private foundations, and other tax-exempt entities, including many of the nation’s leading nonprofit organizations in education, healthcare, science, arts and culture, human services, civil rights and all aspects of philanthropy. The firm provides sophisticated counsel on corporate, transactional, governance, and tax matters, and routinely collaborates with attorneys across the firm—including those in Private Client, Sports, Entertainment, Family Office, IP, Advanced Media & Technology, Employment, Corporate, Bankruptcy, and Litigation. Associates are integral members of their practice, with frequent client engagement and opportunities for public speaking, writing, and professional leadership within the nonprofit sector. Annual Salary Range: $215,000 to $305,000 (exclusive of any bonuses) Work Schedule: Three days in the office and Two days remote The firm has an extraordinary culture, including work/life balance and a collegial work environment. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE : Assisting with the incorporation of nonprofit entities, drafting and organizing documents, and preparing applications for 501(c) tax-exempt status with the IRS. Drafting and negotiating grant agreements, fiscal sponsorship arrangements, and joint venture documents. Advising on mergers, asset sales, and dissolutions of nonprofit entities, including seeking Attorney General and/or court approval, and preparing necessary petitions and applications. Counseling clients on fiduciary duties, conflicts of interest, and best practices under New York State Not-for-Profit Corporation Law. Advising on charitable solicitation registration requirements, IRS intermediate sanctions rules, and other federal and state regulatory matters. The firm seeks candidates eager to develop a broad range of skills, including legal research and writing, drafting corporate documents and exemption applications, advising on governance matters, and assisting with tax compliance. The ideal candidate will possess outstanding communication and analytical skills, meticulous attention to detail, effective organization, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders. Candidates should have corporate, governance, transactional, or tax experience, with a particular focus on the laws governing nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations. Experience may be gained through private practice, government service, or nonprofit sector work (in-house counsel). Superior academic credentials and admission to the New York bar are required. If you meet the requirements and you're interested in learning more about this opportunity, please send your resume (in Word format) to Liz Kelly at View email address on click.appcast.io. Thank you. It is the policy of The Artemis Group Ltd. and the clients we represent to provide equal opportunity in employment to qualified individuals in accordance with applicable law based on age, ancestry, color, genetic information, learning disability, marital, civil union, or pregnancy status, past or present history of mental disability, intellectual disability, national origin, physical disability, race, religious creed, transgender status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected status. This commitment extends to all employment decisions, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, promotion, training, compensation, discipline and discharge, and to all terms, benefits, privileges and conditions of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr