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Nonprofit Associate Attorney - D.C.

$260k - $390k

Direct Counsel

Job Description

Job Description

Direct Counsel represents a prestigious AmLaw firm seeking a Tax-Exempt Organizations / Nonprofit Associate Attorney with 3–6 years of experience to join its Tax Practice Group. This position is open in the following office locations:

  • Los Angeles
  • Century City
  • Orange County
  • San Diego
  • Del Mar
  • Silicon Valley
  • New York City
  • Chicago
  • Dallas
  • Houston
  • Washington

This opportunity offers the chance to work with nationally recognized nonprofit, charitable, philanthropic, healthcare, and tax-exempt organization clients.

Responsibilities:

  • Advise nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations on federal tax-exemption requirements and compliance matters
  • Counsel clients on nonprofit governance, board practices, conflicts of interest, executive compensation, and organizational policies
  • Assist with obtaining and maintaining tax-exempt status
  • Advise on private foundation rules, UBIT, excess benefit transactions, and Form 990 reporting requirements
  • Structure relationships between nonprofit and for-profit entities
  • Support nonprofit mergers, reorganizations, dissolutions, and other strategic transactions
  • Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda, opinions, and client communications
  • Collaborate with attorneys across tax, healthcare, corporate, and private client practice groups

Qualifications:

  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
  • 3–6 years of tax-exempt organizations and nonprofit law experience
  • Significant experience with tax-exempt organization compliance and nonprofit governance matters
  • Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple matters and work independently when appropriate
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Team-oriented mindset with excellent interpersonal skills
  • Licensed and in good standing with the bar in the applicable jurisdiction

Preferred Experience:

  • Healthcare organizations, hospitals, or health plans
  • Nonprofit transactions, restructurings, mergers, and dissolutions
  • Philanthropic planning for high-net-worth individuals and businesses
  • Transactional matters involving tax-exempt entities
  • International nonprofit activities and grantmaking

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Salary range: $260,000 – $390,000 annually
  • Competitive bonus structure and comprehensive benefits package
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