February 11, 2026

Pro Bono Nonprofit Senior Attorney

CorporateTaxExempt/CharitableNon-Profit

Goodwin Procter LLPSan Francisco

Practice area

Corporate, Tax · Exempt/Charitable · Non-Profit

PQE

6+ years

Location

San Francisco, California

Salary

$200,000-$250,000

Employment type

Full-time

Overview

Lead and expand the firm's pro bono practice for nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations.
Provide direct legal support for complex 501(c)(3) pro bono matters, including client intake, matter management, and risk oversight.
Dedicate approximately 70% of time to engaging, mentoring, and overseeing general business law attorneys on nonprofit pro bono matters.
Develop and deliver training programs on nonprofit law, entity formation, and corporate governance.
Serve as a primary resource for attorneys on pro bono client management, legal ethics, and substantive nonprofit law.
Cultivate relationships with legal service organizations and external partners to develop new pro bono opportunities.
Collaborate on enhancing knowledge management resources for tax-exempt organization pro bono practice.
Minimum 6 years of experience representing nonprofit, tax-exempt clients, with deep expertise in 501(c)(3) law.
Proven ability to supervise, train, and mentor less experienced attorneys.
Admitted and in good standing in the state of practice.
Exceptional communication, organizational, and strategic thinking skills, with sound judgment.
Reports to the Tax Exempt Organizations subgroup for substantive legal guidance, working closely with the Pro Bono team.
Target annual salary range: $200,000 - $250,000, plus periodic travel required to other firm offices and industry conferences.

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Last updated: April 6, 2026