Our client is a leading national law firm with a dedicated charities and purpose-driven institutions practice. An opportunity has opened for a Senior Associate to work alongside the partner who leads the national team, advising not-for-profits on the issues that decide whether they can get on with their work.
Why you'll love it here
• $170,000 to $210,000 depending on experience
• A genuinely specialised charities practice, not not-for-profit work bolted onto a commercial team
• Clients whose work you can believe in, advised at a technical level the sector rarely gets
• Direct work with the partner leading the national practice
• Your own client relationships, and junior lawyers to bring on
• Flexible working, plus health insurance discounts and an employee assistance program
• Permanent, full time, Sydney CBD
About the role
The work is a mix of tax, governance and corporate advice for charities and not-for-profit institutions.
• Drafting complex letters of advice and submissions to the ATO and the ACNC
• Arranging tax endorsements and concessions for charities
• Providing corporate and governance advice
• Advising on fundraising issues
• Dealing with internal disputes within not-for-profit organisations
• Drafting constitutions and acting on mergers
What you'll bring
• A minimum of 5 years' post admission experience in not-for-profit, charity, corporate, commercial or tax law
• Current Australian practising certificate
• The ability to explain complex legal matters clearly to boards and volunteers
• A demonstrated commitment to the not-for-profit sector
• Client management experience and a willingness to mentor junior lawyers
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A credit average or higher from a respected university
If you are interested in applying for this role you can apply now through the link below. Your application will be held with the utmost confidentiality.
Apply now or email your resume to Daniel Cappellacci at daniel@gorillajobs.com.au or call +61 468 718 155 to hear more about the role.
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