Associate

About Sedreddine & Whoriskey, LLP

Sedreddine & Whoriskey, LLP is a boutique law firm focused exclusively on serving nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations and mission-driven businesses. We provide comprehensive legal counsel and strategic guidance to boards of directors, individual directors and senior management at all stages of operation and development, advising on tax, regulatory, governance, employment and general corporate and transactional matters. Because of our small footprint and accessible rates, we are able to develop deeper, long-term relationships with our clients, acting as thought partners and team members in our delivery of expert counsel.

Our client base is broad and diverse, and consists of public charities, private foundations, social welfare organizations, public benefit corporations as well as for-profit corporations and LLCs working across issue areas, including arts organizations; organizations focused on racial equity, gender equity, social justice and criminal justice reform; environmental organizations; grant-making organizations; schools; youth programs; and religious organizations. The common thread among all of our clients is a dedication to their public purposes and a desire for comprehensive, practical counsel that extends beyond the narrow scope of traditional legal representation.

Job Description

We are seeking a full-time associate to join our team! The associate will work under the supervision of our two partners, Amarah Sedreddine and Susan Whoriskey, and Senior Counsel, alongside our other associates and paralegal. Projects may include: (1) corporate formation and applications for federal and state tax-exempt status; (2) advising on and preparing governance documents and corporate policies; (3) negotiating, drafting and reviewing contracts, ranging from standard forms required in the course of day-to-day operations to complex grant agreements and specialized agreements for major corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions; (4) representing clients before the New York Charities Bureau, Internal Revenue Service, and other government agencies in connection with inquiries, investigations, and transactional matters requiring regulatory approval; (5) tracking and commenting on legislative developments affecting the sector; and (6) legal research and drafting on a variety of issues, from employment law to fiduciary duties to the First Amendment, consistent with our interdisciplinary approach.

Qualifications

We are looking for candidates with an excellent academic background, with three to five years at a firm and/or in-house; experience with tax-exempt and nonprofit law, corporate governance and/or corporate transactions; licensed to practice in New York, New Jersey, Illinois, California and/or Washington DC. Collegiality, good humor, attention to detail, and stellar research, communication and drafting skills are required. The ability to work independently, exercise judgment, and identify both legal and practical concerns for our clients is essential.

We are a small but thriving practice and are looking for individuals who are actively seeking to develop their professional practice by broadening their involvement in the nonprofit and social enterprise sectors, writing articles, engaging in public speaking, and creating opportunities to learn and grow as a lawyer and adviser.

On Work-Life Balance

Our firm was established on the conviction that a fulfilling life and a fulfilling career are not mutually exclusive, but are rather complementary goals that must reference each other. We believe flexibility is key to realizing this synthesis, and with that in mind, are open to individuals who are presently looking for in-person, hybrid, or remote work. As long as you are committed to engaging meaningfully in your career, we will be happy to work with you to design a schedule that meets your needs as well as ours and those of our clients.

On Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for the position is $110,000-$135,000, with full benefits and flexible scheduling.

On Diversity

We are deeply committed to inclusivity, both personally and professionally, and we believe a diverse team produces more interesting, innovative, and insightful work for our clients. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strongly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

How to Apply

By August 15, 2025, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter describing your qualifications for and interest in this position to admin@sedwho.com.