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Houston, TX, United States

Mid-to-Senior Tax-Exempt Organizations And Philanthropy Associate Attorney

Attorney

2-10 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Overview:

A law firm in Houston, TX, is seeking a highly qualified Mid-to-Senior Tax-Exempt Organizations and Philanthropy Associate Attorney. This role involves advising private foundations, charitable organizations, and philanthropists on complex legal and tax matters. The candidate will play a key role in structuring nonprofit organizations, ensuring tax compliance, and representing tax-exempt organizations in federal and state audits. The position offers substantial growth opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities:

• Advise private foundations and charitable organizations on complex legal and tax issues.
• Form nonprofit corporations and charitable trusts, including obtaining tax-exempt status.
• Guide private foundations on grant agreements, tax compliance, and succession planning.
• Counsel philanthropists on charitable giving, including the use of donor-advised funds.
• Advise large 501(c)(3) organizations on corporate governance, tax exemption, and unrelated business taxable income (UBTI) issues.
• Structure mergers, affiliations, and joint ventures for nonprofit organizations.
• Advise on complex structures involving both for-profit and not-for-profit entities.
• Represent tax-exempt organizations in federal and state audits regarding tax and charitable matters.
• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, opinion letters, and compliance documents.
• Stay updated on changing tax laws and their impact on nonprofit and philanthropic sectors.

Requirements:

• Significant experience in advising private foundations and charitable organizations on complex legal and tax issues.
• Extensive knowledge of tax-exempt entities, nonprofit corporate governance, tax exemption issues, and UBTI.
• Proven ability to structure nonprofit mergers, affiliations, joint ventures, and hybrid entity arrangements.
• Experience representing tax-exempt organizations in federal and state audits.
• Strong background in tax law, nonprofit law, and philanthropy.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to effectively counsel clients.
• Ability to manage complex cases and multiple clients in a fast-paced environment.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active Bar membership in Texas or ability to obtain Texas Bar membership.

Certifications:

• Licensed to practice law in Texas or the ability to waive into the Texas Bar.

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of tax-exempt organizations and nonprofit law.
• Expertise in tax compliance, tax exemption processes, and succession planning for charitable organizations.
• Ability to navigate and advise on donor-advised funds, grant agreements, and charitable trusts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in legal research, drafting, and complex transaction structuring.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a team.

Benefits:

• Competitive discretionary bonus.
• Comprehensive health insurance options with optional Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Dental and vision care insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• 401K retirement plan.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Voluntary programs include accident insurance, life insurance, disability, long-term care, critical illness and cancer insurance, and pet insurance.

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