February 11, 2026

Pro Bono Nonprofit Senior Attorney

CorporateTaxExempt/CharitableNon-Profit

Goodwin Procter LLPLos Angeles

Practice area

Corporate, Tax · Exempt/Charitable · Non-Profit

PQE

6+ years

Location

Los Angeles, California

Salary

$200,000-$250,000

Employment type

Full-time

Overview

Senior Attorney role focused on managing and expanding the firm's pro bono practice for nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations.
Core responsibilities include leading client intake, managing existing matters, providing direct legal support for complex cases, and developing new pro bono opportunities.
Dedicate approximately 70% of time to mentoring, training, and oversight of business law attorneys on nonprofit pro bono matters, including weekly office hours.
Spend 30% of time providing hands-on legal support for intricate nonprofit, tax-exempt matters, balancing direct client service with mentoring responsibilities.
Oversee risk management throughout the pro bono matter lifecycle, from intake to closure, and design relevant staffing policies.
Cultivate new pro bono client opportunities by fostering relationships with legal services organizations and attending industry conferences.
Enhance knowledge management resources, forms, and precedents for tax-exempt pro bono work, and develop/deliver relevant training programs.
Required: Minimum six (6) years of experience representing nonprofit, tax-exempt clients, with deep expertise in tax-exempt organization law and practice.
Qualifications: JD required, admitted and in good standing in your state of practice. Must possess strong communication skills, sound judgment, organizational abilities, and a proven capacity to mentor and supervise attorneys effectively.
Substantively reports to the Tax Exempt Organizations (TEO) group and works closely with the firm's Pro Bono team.
Compensation: Salary range of $200,000 - $250,000, commensurate with relevant experience.
Work arrangement: Office-based with periodic travel to other firm offices and industry conferences.

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