Charities & Not-for-Profit Lawyer | 5+ PAE | Leading National Firm | Sydney

Our client is a leading national law firm with a dedicated charities and purpose-driven institutions practice. An chance 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
Versatile 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
Solid written and verbal communication skills
A credit average or higher from a respected university

Additional information
$170,000-$210,000, national charities and not-for-profit practice
Senior Associate, 5+ PAE, Sydney CBD, permanent full time
ACNC and ATO submissions, governance, fundraising, constitutions
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