NonProfit Attorney – Private Foundations

Category: Legal

Location: Newton, Massachusetts

Work Arrangement: Remote

Type: Full-time/Flex

Highly regarded boutique law firm specializing in the non-profit sector seeks an experienced attorney.

Hours/Schedule: Flexible schedule – this position is available as either a part-time (20–30 hours/week) or full-time (40 hours/week) role, depending on the needs of the candidate

Job Type: Direct

Location Requirements : Remote

Rate: Competitive Compensation based on experience. Range and benefits will vary based on schedule.

Job Description: Role requires strong motivation to impact the ability of their clients to achieve their charitable objectives. The attorney will represent organizations across the nonprofit landscape, including educational, arts, environmental, health, social service, and religious organizations as well as foundations, social venture funds, lobbying organizations, and professional and trade associations. Clients range from small local organizations to large national and international institutions and NGOs.

This role will involve advising private foundations on matters including foundation governance, charitable giving and grant making, tax-exempt status, compliance with IRS regulations, conflicts of interest, charitable transactions, and general corporate and nonprofit law. The attorney will work directly with clients, providing practical, thoughtful legal guidance while helping organizations advance their philanthropic missions.

Responsibilities:

Meet one-on-one with clients and provide consultative services regarding nonprofit legal matters

Manage multiple client relationships and matters concurrently

Think strategically, responding to nonprofit client legal needs

Qualifications:

Five, or more, years of nonprofit corporate, tax, and/or trust law experience

Juris Doctor (JD) degree, active bar membership in MA preferred

Experience working with private foundations, public charities, or other tax-exempt organizations, highly valued

Ability to work independently and on as team

Ability to think practically and strategically

Excellent interpersonal and one-on-one client skills

Ability to manage multiple client relationships and matters concurrently

FlexProfessionals respects and seeks to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences of its candidate network. FlexProfessionals does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. The candidates whose resumes are shared with our business clients are selected on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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