Mid-to-Senior Tax-Exempt Organizations & Philanthropy Associate

Greenberg Traurig is seeking a mid-to-senior level associate for its Tax-Exempt Organizations & Philanthropy practice. Qualified candidates will have significant experience advising private foundations and charitable organizations on complex legal and tax issues. 

Our attorneys work with tax-exempt organizations, family offices, and high-net-worth donors nationwide to:  

• Form and obtain tax exemption for nonprofit corporations and charitable trusts. 

• Advise private foundations on grant agreements, tax compliance, and succession planning. 

• Advise philanthropists making charitable gifts and utilizing donor-advised funds.

• Advise large 501(c)(3) organizations on corporate governance, tax exemption issues, and UBTI.

• Structure mergers, affiliations, and joint ventures of nonprofits. 

• Advise on complex structures involving both for-profit and not-for-profit entities.  

• Represent tax-exempt organizations in federal and state audits on tax and charitable issues. 

This associate will have the opportunity to develop long-term relationships with highly demanding clients engaged in major charitable projects. The successful candidate will work directly with GT’s Chair of Tax-Exempt Organizations and Philanthropy, and may work from any of the firm’s 34 U.S. offices.

The expected pay range for this position is:

$250,000-$400,000

Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.  Full time employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K, vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program.  Additional voluntary programs include:  voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long term care, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance and pet insurance.  Commuter and Transit programs may also be available in certain markets.

Greenberg Traurig is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Greenberg Traurig are considered without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, age, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, among other protected bases.

Exemplifying our commitment to promoting inclusion and equity across our platform, the firm participates in the Mansfield Rule Certification Program (Mansfield). Mansfield, which is facilitated by The Diversity Lab, focuses on equal opportunity, fairness, and inclusivity. The Mansfield requirements are anchored in the consideration of expanded talent pools considered for select positions and open roles within the law firm and the implementation of and access to transparent processes. Utilizing the Mansfield framework, the firm’s progress and outcomes are measured and documented through Mansfield Certification Plus Metrics. In 2023, GT achieved Mansfield 6.0 Certification Plus. We are excited about our ongoing participation in Mansfield given the program’s alignment with the firm’s commitment to opportunities for advancement that are inclusive for everyone. Providing your data during the application process helps us with achieving our goals and with meeting reporting/record-keeping obligations under federal and state law and other legal requirements. Providing your data is entirely voluntary and will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be treated confidentially.