Legal Counsel

Senior Legal Counsel, Charitable GivingMass General Brigham seeks a highly skilled attorney to serve as Senior Legal Counsel, Charitable Giving, providing strategic legal guidance to support complex philanthropic activities across the system. This role partners closely with MGB's centralized development function and affiliated institutions to structure, negotiate, and oversee charitable gifts, grants, and related arrangements—ensuring compliance with applicable laws while advancing MGB's mission.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide legal advice to MGB's centralized development office supporting fundraising across 13 affiliated 501(c)(3) institutions.Counsel stakeholders on structuring philanthropic support to align with institutional priorities while mitigating legal, tax, and reputational risks.Advise, draft, review, and negotiate agreements relating to gifts, grants, sponsorships, cause-marketing initiatives, and third-party fundraising events.Provide guidance on compliance with IRS tax-exempt organization rules and charitable gift substantiation requirements.Counsel and support the Development Management Committee and Trustee Naming and Gift Acceptance Committee.QualificationsJ.D. from an accredited law school.10+ years of experience practicing lawAdmission to practice law in Massachusetts or eligibility to obtain promptly.Experience advising on nonprofit, tax-exempt, and charitable giving matters.Experience advising academic medical centers, healthcare systems, or universities.Experience supporting large-scale fundraising operations.Knowledge of IRS rules governing charitable organizations and gift compliance, including UPMIFA and charitable solicitation regulations.Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, practical guidance for legal and non-legal audiences.Demonstrated ability to engage effectively and credibly with senior leaders, including executives, institutional leadership, trustees, and development and innovation leaders.Sound judgment, discretion, and diplomacy, with the ability to navigate sensitive donor, leadership, and cross-institutional matters with professionalism and confidence.Additional Job Details (if applicable)Remote Type: HybridWork Location: 335 Revolution DriveScheduled Weekly Hours: 40Employee Type: RegularWork Shift: Day (United States of America)Pay Range: $150,000.00 - $212,500.00/AnnualGrade: 90At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.EEO Statement:0100 Mass General Brigham Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io.Mass General Brigham Competency FrameworkAt Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.