Nonprofit Associate Attorney
Hemenway & Barnes LLP is seeking a midlevel attorney to join our growing Nonprofit Practice Group. We represent tax-exempt organizations in New England and around the country, including higher education institutions, museums, health care organizations, community foundations, private foundations, and many other nonprofits, on a wide range of matters related to charitable giving and planned gifts; tax compliance for private foundations, charitable trusts, donor-advised fund sponsors, public charities, social welfare organizations, political organizations, labor unions, business leagues, and tax-exempt clubs; nonprofit formation, affiliations and mergers, and dissolutions; governance review and training; contract review; and representation before the Internal Revenue Service, state regulatory agencies, and the courts. Together with our Philanthropic Services Group and our affiliated New Hampshire trust company, Hemenway Trust Company LLC, we also administer numerous private foundations and help them realize their charitable purposes.
Our Nonprofit Practice Group works in conjunction with our other practice groups (Private Client, Litigation, Business Law, Real Estate Law, and Government and Elections Law), but focuses specifically on the legal needs of nonprofit organizations. We are looking for someone with a J.D. degree, with relevant experience in one or more of the following areas: charitable giving, tax-exempt / nonprofit organization law, nonprofit governance and board service, and corporate law, who wants to focus their practice primarily on representation of nonprofits. We are particularly interested in candidates who have, or are willing to develop, expertise in tax matters related to nonprofit organizations who may currently be working in an estate planning or tax practice. Successful candidates should have an entrepreneurial spirit, committed to advancing a growing practice.
Our attorneys are committed to the practice of law at the highest standards of quality, professionalism and collegiality in a climate that allows for personal and professional growth and community involvement. For further insight into our Nonprofit Practice Group please visit our website at hembar.com.
About Hemenway & Barnes LLP:
Hemenway & Barnes LLP is a law firm specializing in the preservation and management of the personal, business, family, and financial assets of its clients. As one of the oldest firms in New England, the people at Hemenway & Barnes have earned a long-held reputation as premier trustees, advisors and attorneys.
Hemenway & Barnes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
We encourage applications from a diverse pool of candidates and base employment decisions on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.
We support an inclusive workplace and are committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees.
To Apply:
If you possess the skills and credentials we are looking for, please submit your resume and cover letter, in strict confidence, for consideration to hr@hembar.com