Attorney (Full-Time or Part-Time)

Position Description

AppleTree Legal is a small, rapidly-growing law firm dedicated to serving the nonprofit sector. We provide practical, mission-focused legal counsel to nonprofit organizations, boards of directors, executives, and other nonprofit stakeholders. Our work spans a wide range of legal issues facing mission-driven organizations, helping clients build strong foundations, navigate challenges, and advance their impact.

Who We’re Looking For

AppleTree Legal seeks an experienced attorney on a full-time or part-time basis. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience advising nonprofit organizations, including in tax-exempt organizations law, nonprofit corporate governance, employment law, and/or related areas, and will be able to independently manage client matters, deliver high-quality legal counsel, and build trusted relationships with nonprofit leaders.

Responsibilities

• Advising nonprofit boards, executives, and other stakeholders on a wide range of legal issues including tax-exempt law, nonprofit governance, compliance, risk management, and operational matters
• Providing employment counsel
• Drafting and reviewing contracts, policies, governance documents, and other legal materials
• Supporting clients through organizational transitions, investigations, disputes, and other complex matters
• Participating in business development and relationship-building activities
• Contributing to thought leadership, trainings, presentations, and educational resources
• Assisting with internal firm initiatives, systems, and administrative needs

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• At least 7 years of relevant legal experience
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: tax-exempt organizations law, nonprofit corporate governance, employment law, charitable giving and philanthropy, regulatory compliance, risk management and investigations
• Strong legal research, analysis, and writing skills
• Ability to manage matters independently
• Exceptional attention to detail and sound professional judgment
• Commitment to mission-driven work and the nonprofit sector
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with clients, boards, executives, and colleagues
• Ability to thrive in a remote work environment with a high degree of autonomy

Preferred Experience

• Serving as in-house or outside counsel to a nonprofit organization
• Massachusetts bar admission, or willingness to become licensed in Massachusetts
• Strong professional network and reputation within the nonprofit sector
• Experience speaking, training, writing, or otherwise serving as a thought leader within the nonprofit community

Compensation And Benefits

• Full-Time Salary Range: Compensation will be based on experience, expertise, practice area, business development capabilities, and whether the candidate brings an existing client base.
• Part-Time Compensation: Part-time compensation will be prorated based on schedule and experience.
• Benefits Include: Retirement plan with employer matching contributions of up to 3%, Paid time off, Coverage of one professional membership annually, Coverage of bar registration and renewal fees, Professional development and continuing education opportunities, Flexible work schedule, Primarily remote work environment with occasional in-person meetings in the Boston area.