Senior attorney - law

About the Position We’re looking for a business-minded Senior Attorney. This position reports to and takes direction from the Board of Directors and operates as a peer to the Managing Attorney who is responsible for day-to-day management of staff, internal operations, and administrative systems. Together, the two set the strategic direction of the organization, guide its legal work, and advance our mission.

Ideally, this candidate will have experience in tax exempt law, a strong track record of attracting and retaining clients and public speaking. This person will serve the legal needs of large clients, guide legal strategy on major projects, and play a central role in expanding the organization’s reach.

Responsibilities The responsibilities of the Senior Attorney - Strategy & Growth include:

Leading client development and relationship-building efforts, particularly with large nonprofit clients, associations, and aligned networks

Acting as a public face of the organization at conferences, on webinars, and at other events, with the ability to speak accurately and engagingly on tax-exempt law

Serving as a co-leader of the organization, setting strategic goals and priorities in conjunction with the Board of Directors and the Managing Attorney

Providing high-level legal counsel to the organization’s largest and most complex clients

Setting high-level legal and organizational priorities based on qualitative and quantitative data, and monitoring progress toward strategic goals

Managing relationships with the largest 5-10% of clients, including strategic legal direction, delegation of work, and oversight of project execution

Advising attorneys on legal strategy and project management for significant transactional and litigation matters

Participating in organizational risk management and strategic decision-making

Preparing and presenting materials to the Board of Directors regarding organizational performance, growth, and challenges

Providing training and mentorship to staff attorneys on relevant legal and sector-specific topics

Compensation $150,000-$180,000, including bonuses

Qualifications JD from an accredited law school

Active license to practice law in Indiana

5-15 years of experience in tax-exempt organization law

Strong relationship-building, networking, and communication skills

Comfortability with Google Suite and Microsoft Office

Helpful Additional Experience (Not Required) Existing relationships within the nonprofit or tax-exempt sector

Experience advising large or complex nonprofit organizations on strategic legal matters

Financial literacy, including comfort reviewing budgets and financial statements

Exposure to human resources or personnel leadership, such as hiring, supervision, or performance management