Senior Associate Attorney - Nonprofit Law

Senior Associate Attorney | Full-Time | Remote

Are you an experienced attorney who cares deeply about the quality of your work and the impact it has on the world?

For Purpose Law Group (FPLG) is a mission-driven law firm dedicated to serving nonprofit organizations, social enterprises, and other purpose-driven entities across the United States. Our team helps organizations navigate complex legal and regulatory challenges so they can focus on strengthening their communities and advancing their missions.

We are seeking a full-time Senior Associate Attorney who enjoys serving as a thoughtful and practical advisor to mission-driven organizations. This role is ideal for an attorney who takes ownership of their matters, communicates clearly with clients, and takes pride in delivering high-quality legal work within a collaborative team environment.

The ideal candidate has experience advising nonprofit organizations, tax-exempt entities, or mission-driven businesses on governance, corporate structure, contracts, regulatory compliance, or tax-exempt organization matters.

Attorneys with backgrounds in nonprofit law, corporate or transactional law, or corporate tax law with experience advising tax-exempt organizations are strongly encouraged to apply.

Active California bar admission is strongly preferred, as many of our clients operate in California and require California-specific legal guidance. However, attorneys actively licensed and in good standing in Texas, Illinois, Maryland, Virginia, Florida, DC, and New York are also encouraged to apply.

While these are our current priority jurisdictions, we are in the process of expanding into additional states and welcome applications from attorneys licensed in other jurisdictions.

This is a fully remote, full-time position (40 hrs/week).

About the Role

As a Senior Associate Attorney at FPLG, you will work directly with nonprofit organizations and other mission-driven entities to help them build strong, compliant, and sustainable organizations. Our work requires thoughtful legal analysis, clear communication with clients, and the ability to translate complex legal requirements into practical guidance that clients can confidently implement.

This role offers meaningful autonomy while also providing the support of a collaborative team. Attorneys at FPLG are trusted professionals who manage their matters independently while collaborating closely with colleagues across the firm.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active license to practice law in the United States, California bar admission strongly preferred
  • Attorneys licensed in other states are welcome to apply, particularly those with experience advising nonprofit organizations, but the ability to advise California clients is highly valuable for this role.
• Approximately 5 or more years of legal experience preferred, particularly in one or more of the following areas:
  • Nonprofit law, Corporate or transactional law, Corporate tax law, with experience advising tax-exempt organizations
• Experience advising nonprofit organizations, tax-exempt entities, or mission-driven businesses strongly preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative remote team environment
• Comfort using legal technology, case management systems, and digital collaboration tools

Key Responsibilities

• Advise nonprofit organizations and other mission-driven entities on legal and regulatory matters, including federal tax exemption, fundraising compliance, and corporate governance.
• Draft and review contracts, governance documents, and other legal agreements, including formation documents and applications for federal and state tax exemption.
• Guide clients on corporate governance, internal policies, and organizational best practices to support compliant and sustainable operations.
• Analyze legal risk and advise on appropriate organizational structures, including corporations, partnerships, joint ventures, and limited liability companies.
• Support clients in maintaining ongoing federal and state regulatory compliance.
• Provide counsel on operational legal matters such as employment considerations, intellectual property issues, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in board discussions, administrative matters, or regulatory proceedings when appropriate.
• Delegate appropriate work to Associates, Junior Associates, and paralegals, ensuring tasks are assigned clearly, aligned with skill level, and executed efficiently.
• Review and oversee work product from Associates, Junior Associates, and paralegals, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with firm standards before client delivery.
• Provide ongoing mentorship and guidance to Associates and Junior Associates, supporting their professional development and strengthening overall team performance.

Expectations for Attorneys at FPLG

Attorneys at FPLG are trusted professionals who take ownership of their matters and actively move client work forward.

In this role you will:

• Conduct preliminary legal strategy sessions to assess client needs and develop practical legal strategies aligned with each organization’s goals
• Take ownership of assigned matters and proactively move them forward while maintaining the critical path to ensure efficient progress and timely completion.
  • Including ensuring matters are progressing efficiently across all contributors, maintaining visibility and accountability for work performed by Associates and Junior Associates.
• Advise clients at important decision points and present clear legal options that support informed decision-making.
• Maintain accurate documentation of client communications and matter progress
• Provide clear quotes or estimates for legal work when appropriate and communicate proactively with clients about scope and costs
• Meet monthly billing expectations and quarterly key performance indicators while maintaining efficient time management and consistently delivering high-quality legal work.
• Maintain strong billing discipline, ensuring billable time is tracked, recorded, and managed accurately and consistently in accordance with firm standards.
• Collaborate with the legal team and broader firm to support a seamless client experience while contributing to a collaborative culture through knowledge sharing, training, engagement, and professional development.
• Proactively identify opportunities to leverage team capacity by delegating effectively.
• Serve as a go-to resource for Associates and Junior Associates, providing timely feedback, answering questions, and reinforcing firm systems, workflows, and quality standards.

Work Environment and Billing Expectations

For Purpose Law Group is intentionally structured differently from traditional law firms.

This role includes a defined billing requirement that is intentionally lower than what is typical at many traditional law firms. Our model allows attorneys to focus on thoughtful, high-quality legal work while maintaining a healthy and sustainable work-life balance.

Attorneys at FPLG are trusted to manage their matters with professionalism and ownership while maintaining consistent progress on client work. We believe attorneys should be able to build meaningful, long-term careers while providing excellent service to the organizations we represent without sacrificing their well-being.

Our Core Values

At FPLG, our work is grounded in a set of core values that guide how we serve our clients and support one another as a team.

We approach challenges with Proactive Resourcefulness, communicate with empathy and clarity through Compassionate Communication, and bring deep knowledge and confidence to our work through Unapologetic Expertise.

We believe strong teams are built through Inclusive Teamwork and by actively Building Our Community. We strive to create an environment where people feel connected, supported, and able to collaborate effectively.

We also value Uncompromising Authenticity, encouraging our team members to show up as themselves while taking ownership of their work and responsibilities.

About For Purpose Law Group

For Purpose Law Group serves nonprofit organizations, social enterprises, and other purpose-driven entities working to make meaningful impacts in their communities.

Our mission is to empower these organizations by providing exceptional legal services rooted in integrity, strong legal expertise, and a deep commitment to strengthening the nonprofit sector.

Joining FPLG means becoming part of a collaborative, mission-driven environment where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your work contributes to meaningful impact.

How to Apply

To help us better understand your background and interests, please include a brief cover letter describing your experience advising nonprofit organizations, tax-exempt entities, or mission-driven businesses and what interests you about this type of work.

If you enjoy helping mission-driven organizations navigate complex legal decisions and want your work to directly support organizations making a real difference, we would love to hear from you.

NOTE: We are in an exciting phase of growth and are expanding our legal team at multiple levels, including Associate and Of Counsel positions. If the Senior Associate position doesn’t feel like the right fit, that doesn’t mean we’re not a fit overall. We encourage you to take a look at our other open roles HERE!

Compensation, Benefits, and Professional Support

Full-time team members receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage with employer-paid medical premiums up to 99 percent for employees
• 401k Matching up to 5%
• Monthly health/wellness and technology stipends
• Paid time off with opportunities to earn additional paid time off throughout the year
• Home office reimbursement for remote employees
• Student loan assistance opportunities
• State Bar fee reimbursement
• Firm-sponsored CLE and conference opportunities
• Long-term career growth opportunities

Certain benefits and reimbursements are contingent upon maintaining good standing with the firm and meeting established billing expectations and key performance indicators.

FPLG also offers an Attorney Bonus Program, providing additional compensation opportunities for attorneys who exceed their baseline performance expectations. The firm may also award discretionary bonuses based on overall performance and contributions to the firm.

English: Professional working proficiency required

Additional languages: Not required but welcomed