Non-Profit Organizations Corporate Attorney

About the role

The firm is an established NYC-based boutique law firm focused exclusively on advising nonprofit organizations and mission-driven entities. Founded in 2011, the firm has operated continuously and profitably since inception.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, negotiating, and reviewing contracts, from routine operational agreements to complex and specialized transactions, including the development of user-friendly templates
• 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 direct nonprofit corporate transactional experience, ideally within a tax-exempt organization or advising tax-exempt organization clients regularly at a law firm
• Experience handling nonprofit governance, contracts, and corporate matters as a core part of their practice (i.e., not just occasional nonprofit or pro bono matters)
• Ability to step into client matters with minimal ramp-up and limited training
• A genuine commitment to mission-driven work and building a long-term role with the Firm

Qualifications

• Candidates should have a solid academic and professional record
• Ambitious and looking for a long-term, committed role within a boutique firm environment

Skills

• 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
• Strong comfort with technology and ability to operate efficiently in a remote practice

Benefits

• Generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, 401(k) profit sharing, defined benefit retirement plan, and paid vacation

Pay

The pay range for this role is: 150,000 - 200,000 USD per year (New York, New York)

Schedule

This position is for a straight shooter, looking to do high-quality work without the politics of a larger firm or company, and interested in a clear long-term path to career development.

The schedule and hours of part-time attorneys will be determined on a case-by-case basis. While the schedule can be flexible, it should be fairly regular to ensure consistency and availability to meet client demands.

This is a remote position for someone located in New York City, or within four (4) hours of New York City who is available for occasional meetings in NYC.

The firm operates out of New York City and Rhinebeck, NY.