Assistant General Counsel, Corporate Governance

NPR•Washington, DC

5d•$150,000 - $165,000•Hybrid

About The Position

NPR seeks an attorney to join their team representing nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations in complex governance and regulatory matters. The lawyer who joins this team will help a mission-driven organization embrace business opportunities while managing risk and ensuring compliance with NPR's legal obligations. The ideal candidate will have broad knowledge of nonprofit tax laws, experience advising on regulatory compliance, and a robust background in counseling publicly supported charities on matters of corporate governance, sponsorships, and fundraising. The role reports to the Associate General Counsel, who leads the Governance & Regulatory team, and will work closely with senior staff who support the NPR Board of Directors and the NPR Foundation Board of Trustees, as well as operational leads in Finance and Development.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
Bar membership in good standing in the District of Columbia, or eligibility to waive into the D.C. Bar.
5+ years of professional experience representing nonprofit, tax-exempt, or complex membership organizations in corporate governance and regulatory matters.
Fluency in state and federal tax laws, including regulations governing private foundations and 501(c)(4) organizations.
Experience practicing before (or working at) the IRS, including drafting administrative pleadings, audits, agency comments, rulemaking, and executing IRS Forms 990 and 1023.
Working knowledge of FCC, FTC, and/or FEC regulatory environments and best practices relating to communications.
Demonstrated experience with planned giving, estate administration, and fiduciary litigation involving annuities, donor-advised funds, and charitable trusts.

Nice To Haves

Experience practicing within the IRS Office of Chief Counsel (TE/GE).
Direct experience drafting and administering complex trusts and estates featuring charitable beneficiaries.
Experience advising multi-tiered, federated membership associations or national public media entities.

Responsibilities

Act as a key legal advisor on federal and state nonprofit law and compliance.
Monitor IRS regulations and provide timely, accurate legal counsel on implications for various business transactions.
Structure, draft, and negotiate complex agreements, including transactional contracts, grant agreements, and donor gift agreements.
Represent NPR in probate matters and trust/fiduciary litigation.
Review broadcast and corporate sponsorship opportunities for legal and regulatory compliance.
Ensure ongoing compliance with FCC, FTC, IRS, and other relevant regulatory bodies.
Provide corporate governance support for the NPR Board of Directors and NPR Foundation Board of Trustees.
Perform exhaustive legal research and draft clear, concise internal memoranda.
Supervise outside counsel on corporate governance and specialized tax law matters.