Exempt Organizations Associate

The Role

Withers is currently recruiting for a junior associate to join our tax-exempt organizations practice within the firm’s Charities & Philanthropy practice.  This position offers an opportunity to work on diverse matters for tax-exempt organizations, including public charities, private foundations, and social welfare organizations, with a focus on tax, nonprofit corporation laws, and regulatory compliance.  Our Charities and Philanthropy practice additionally counsels individuals on accomplishing their philanthropic and/or social impact objectives. 

Withers' Charities & Philanthropy practice is distinguished by its focus on international issues facing both donors and charitable and other tax-exempt organizations, including cross-border giving and fundraising, issues connected to overseas operations and maintaining foreign affiliate organizations, and the establishment of ‘dual qualified' charity structures.  The New York practice routinely collaborates with Withers lawyers in London, Singapore and elsewhere, as well as works with local counsel in other jurisdictions.

This role will be based in the New York office.

The successful candidate will have:

• ·      Demonstrated interest in and commitment to the nonprofit sector.
• ·       Experience researching tax matters.
• ·       Interest in or relevant knowledge of state nonprofit corporation laws, complex organizational structuring, as well as best practices in nonprofit governance.

Key Skills and Experience

• Strong academic credentials (J.D. required);
• Between 1 – 3 years of experience practicing in or coursework in exempt organizations, tax, and corporate law.  Recent law school graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Bar membership (in good standing) required in New York or, for recent graduates, New York bar exam results pending;
• Excellent drafting, writing, research and communication skills;
• Strong project management with an ability to prioritize;
• Analytical ability and intellectual curiosity;
• Communication skills;
• Attention to detail; and
• Team Player

For New York, the expected salary range for this position is between $170,000 and $205,000. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

About Withers

A law firm focused on people, performance, and collaboration.

For the past 130 years, we have supported some of the world’s most remarkable people and organizations at defining moments in their lives.

We are united in our commitment to integrity, quality and collaboration. We have a culture of high performance and deliver excellent service consistently across the firm. We provide tailored solutions built on trust and partner with our clients to achieve their goals.

Many of our clients are shaping the future and creating solutions to tackle many of the world’s problems. It makes for a fascinating and challenging practice.

Our role is to get to know each individual client, find out where they want to be, and help them to get there – whether they are building a business, buying a home or protecting and defending their interests.

To meet their unique needs we are exceptionally collaborative, working together across teams and time zones. And we are agile – focusing on strategy rather than rigid ideas and traditional hierarchy.

Join us to be part of a team that is always looking to the future. Where initiative, big ideas and bold moves are always encouraged. Where you can truly be yourself. 

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