Non-Profit Organizations Corporate Attorney

Affinity Consulting Group•New York, NY

146d•$150,000 - $200,000•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced transactional attorney to join the Firm’s growing practice. This is a client-facing corporate role within a focused tax-exempt organizations practice. Matters are sophisticated, high-volume, and operationally real, involving governance, contracts, and organizational decision-making for nonprofits. The attorney in this position will work across the full breadth of the firm’s corporate and nonprofit matters. The position involves a broad range of corporate and nonprofit legal work, including: Drafting, negotiating, and reviewing contracts, from routine operational agreements to complex and specialized transactions; Advising on nonprofit governance, board matters, and organizational policies; Handling all aspects of corporate formation and restructuring; Conducting legal research on New York Non-Profit Corporation Law, employment law, and legislative developments affecting nonprofit organizations.

Requirements

J.D. with strong academic credentials and admission to practice in New York
5+ years of corporate transactional experience, including working either in-house at a nonprofit organization or with a law firm tax-exempt organizations practice group
Genuine commitment to mission-driven work and building a long-term role with the Firm
Exercise good judgment—and know when to ask questions
Write clearly and thoughtfully, translating complex legal issues into practical guidance
See the big picture without missing the details
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities without losing momentum
Work well independently, but value collaboration and teamwork
Adept at managing time, meeting deadlines and taking direction
Comfortable in a small firm where entrepreneurial motivation replaces bureaucracy

Responsibilities

Drafting, negotiating, and reviewing contracts, from routine operational agreements to complex and specialized transactions
Advising on nonprofit governance, board matters, and organizational policies
Handling all aspects of corporate formation and restructuring
Conducting legal research on New York Non-Profit Corporation Law, employment law, and legislative developments affecting nonprofit organizations
Develop a nuanced understanding of the firm’s clients and their issues and history, with the goal of becoming client facing and managing client projects independently
Learn and apply business development skills and strategies