February 11, 2026

Pro Bono Nonprofit Senior Attorney

CorporateTaxExempt/CharitableNon-Profit

Goodwin Procter LLPPhiladelphia

Practice area

Corporate, Tax · Exempt/Charitable · Non-Profit

PQE

6+ years

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Salary

$200,000-$250,000

Employment type

Full-time

Overview

Lead and expand the firm's pro bono practice for nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations.
Dedicate approximately 70% of time to engaging, mentoring, and supervising business law attorneys on pro bono matters, including program development.
Dedicate approximately 30% of time to direct legal service for complex nonprofit and tax-exempt matters requiring specialized expertise.
Oversee the full lifecycle of nonprofit pro bono matters, including client screening, onboarding, risk management, and matter closing.
Develop and deliver training programs on nonprofit law, entity formation, and corporate governance for firm attorneys.
Cultivate new pro bono opportunities for tax-exempt organizations through relationships with legal services organizations and industry engagement.
Substantively report to the Tax Exempt Organizations (TEO) subgroup and collaborate closely with the Pro Bono Committee and Pro Bono team.
Minimum of six years of experience representing nonprofit, tax-exempt clients, with deep expertise in tax-exempt organization law required. Law firm experience is a plus.
Proven ability to supervise, train, and mentor less experienced attorneys is essential, along with strong communication and organizational skills.
JD required; must be admitted and in good standing in the state of practice.
Target salary range: $200,000 - $250,000, commensurate with relevant experience.
Periodic travel to other firm offices and industry conferences is required.

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Last updated: April 5, 2026