February 11, 2026

Pro Bono Nonprofit Senior Attorney

CorporateTaxExempt/CharitableNon-Profit

Goodwin Procter LLPSilicon Valley

Practice area

Corporate, Tax · Exempt/Charitable · Non-Profit

PQE

6+ years

Location

Silicon Valley, 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 legal oversight, mentorship, and training to business law attorneys working on nonprofit pro bono matters (approximately 70% of time).
Deliver direct legal services for complex nonprofit, tax-exempt matters requiring specialized expertise (approximately 30% of time).
Manage all aspects of pro bono client engagement, including screening, intake, matter scoping, and risk management throughout the matter lifecycle.
Serve as a primary resource for firm attorneys on nonprofit law, legal ethics, and client management in pro bono contexts.
Develop and deliver training programs, and maintain knowledge management resources (forms, precedents) related to nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations.
Cultivate relationships with legal services organizations and engage in business development to generate new pro bono opportunities for tax-exempt clients.
Requires strong legal expertise in tax-exempt organization law, including substantive tax support for 501(c)(3) matters.
Minimum six (6) years of experience representing nonprofit, tax-exempt clients is required.
Must be admitted and in good standing in your state of practice, with a JD.
Essential skills include proven ability to supervise and mentor attorneys, sound judgment, and excellent communication and organizational abilities.
The role reports substantively to the Tax Exempt Organizations (TEO) subgroup and partners closely with the firm's Pro Bono team.
Target salary range: $200,000 - $250,000.
Office-based position with periodic travel to other firm offices and industry conferences.

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Ren Casey
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Why talk to Ren Casey?
Ryan Reshke joined Goodwin Procter LLP's San Francisco office in the Corporate group.
Ren was great to work with. I was under no pressure to leave my prior firm and relatively new to the process, and Ren tailored his approach to my situation and worked with me to find the best opportunities. From our first conversation, he was proactive, invested and diligent in keeping things moving across the board. From market knowledge to interview advice, his insights and experience proved very helpful and contributed to a smooth and straightforward transition. I’m very grateful to Ren for his role in the process.
Ryan Reshke
Goodwin Procter LLP • San Francisco
Top recruiter for this opening
Kate Reder Sheikh
Legal Recruiter
Major, Lindsey & Africa
Why talk to Kate Reder Sheikh?
Nori L. joined Goodwin Procter LLP's San Francisco office in the Labor & Employment group.
Kate provides excellent, bespoke professional guidance and development assistance. She really listens to what candidates are looking for and gets to know her candidates’ stories inside and out. I would recommend Kate to anyone looking to make a change.
Nori L.
Goodwin Procter LLP • San Francisco

Trusted recruiters

Work with a recruiter who has a real relationship with the hiring team and comes recommended by your peers.

Top recruiter for this opening
Ren Casey
Legal Recruiter
Slate Legal Recruiting
Why talk to Ren Casey?
Ryan Reshke joined Goodwin Procter LLP's San Francisco office in the Corporate group.
Ren was great to work with. I was under no pressure to leave my prior firm and relatively new to the process, and Ren tailored his approach to my situation and worked with me to find the best opportunities. From our first conversation, he was proactive, invested and diligent in keeping things moving across the board. From market knowledge to interview advice, his insights and experience proved very helpful and contributed to a smooth and straightforward transition. I’m very grateful to Ren for his role in the process.
Ryan Reshke
Goodwin Procter LLP • San Francisco
Top recruiter for this opening
Kate Reder Sheikh
Legal Recruiter
Major, Lindsey & Africa
Why talk to Kate Reder Sheikh?
Nori L. joined Goodwin Procter LLP's San Francisco office in the Labor & Employment group.
Kate provides excellent, bespoke professional guidance and development assistance. She really listens to what candidates are looking for and gets to know her candidates’ stories inside and out. I would recommend Kate to anyone looking to make a change.
Nori L.
Goodwin Procter LLP • San Francisco

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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