LEWIS & ASSOCIATES is a leader in providing Legal and Administrative staffing services. We are a sole source staffing firm giving you convenient ways of working with us. We make every effort to ensure the highest degree of professionalism and integrity in the staffing process. We understand the demanding role of recruiting to source the highest level of legal professionals while incorporating proven, innovative, and successful recruiting techniques.
Job DescriptionWe have a unique opening in a Minneapolis law office for a lawyer with 5 or more years of experience advising nonprofit organizations in private practice. Candidates should be familiar with the tax, corporate, and charitable trust issues that are unique to tax exempt and nonprofit organizations. These include applying for and maintaining federal income tax exemption, the private foundation tax rules, nonprofit corporate formation and reorganization, governance matters, charitable tax deduction, endowment funds, tax rules governing political activity and executive compensation, joint ventures, unrelated business income tax, IRS examinations, and attorney general investigations. Candidates must have excellent academic credentials, strong writing and organizational skills, and professional recommendations.
Additional InformationSkills Required
- 5 or more years of experience advising nonprofit organizations in private practice
- Familiarity with federal income tax exemption processes and maintenance for tax-exempt organizations
- Knowledge of private foundation tax rules and unrelated business income tax (UBIT)
- Experience with nonprofit corporate formation, reorganization, and governance matters
- Familiarity with charitable tax deduction rules, endowment funds, political activity tax rules, and executive compensation rules
- Experience handling IRS examinations and attorney general investigations involving nonprofits
- Excellent academic credentials
- Strong writing and organizational skills
- Professional recommendations (references)
What We Do
Lewis & Associates LLC is an award-winning, Black woman-owned consulting firm. The organization is dedicated to intentionally and purposefully supporting nonprofits, small businesses, government agencies, and philanthropic organizations. By providing expert business consulting and professional services, they help these diverse entities navigate operational challenges, optimize their impact, and achieve their long-term strategic goals through tailored support and guidance.
