Staff Attorney - Strategy & Growth

About the Position

We’re looking for a Staff Attorney interested in short term leadership opportunities. This role is primarily focused on growth, and external engagement, including developing and maintaining relationships with large clients, generating new clients, and representing the organization publicly. This position will receive training in nonprofit law from our in house team, with leadership opportunities available (not guaranteed) within 2-3 years. This position reports to the Managing Attorney. 

Ideally, this candidate will have a strong track record of attracting and retaining clients and public speaking. Experience in tax exempt law is a plus, but not required. This role is outward-facing, representing the organization by speaking at industry events, faith-based organizations, webinars, podcasts and other relevant events. This person will serve the legal needs of large clients and play a central role in expanding the organization’s reach.

We're looking for a mid-level attorney who is driven to use networking and legal skills to help faith-based organizations and nonprofits thrive.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the Staff Attorney – Strategy & Growth include:

• Leading client development and relationship-building efforts, particularly with large nonprofit clients, associations, and aligned networks


• Acting as a public face of the organization at conferences, on webinars, and at other events, with the ability to speak accurately and engagingly on tax-exempt law (after training provided)
  


• Providing high-level legal counsel to nonprofit organizations including churches, ministries, foundations, and other nonprofit organizations


• Providing updates and ideas to leadership about new ways of engaging new and current clients


• Developing and maintaining relationships that drive consistent program service revenue
  


• Managing relationships and projects with the clients, including strategic legal direction, delegation of work, and oversight of project execution
  


• Attending CLE and other professional training to prepare for leadership opportunities


• Preparing and presenting materials for trainings with clients and stakeholders


• Promoting alignment with the organization’s core values and contributing to a positive, mission-driven workplace culture

Compensation

$80,000–$125,000, including bonuses

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in practicing law, experience in tax exempt law appreciated but not required


• JD from an accredited law school


• Active license to practice law in Indiana
  


• Strong relationship-building, networking, and communication skills


• Demonstrated ability to attract, grow, and retain clients


• Desire to grow professionally, including desire to enter into a leadership role within 2-3 years


• Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of nonprofit organizations including politically conservative and/or faith-based organizations


• Comfortability with Google Suite and Microsoft Office

Helpful Additional Experience (Not Required)

• Existing relationships within the nonprofit or tax-exempt sector
  


• Experience in public speaking


• Experience advising large or complex nonprofit organizations on strategic legal matters
  


• Exposure to human resources or personnel leadership, such as hiring, supervision, or performance management


• Experience with fundraising