Attorney -9201-303-N

Job description

For over 125 years, Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens has been providing quality social services to the neighborhoods of Brooklyn and Queens and currently offers 160-plus programs and services for children, youth, adults, seniors, and those struggling with mental illness. Under the direction of the General Counsel Office of Catholic Charities, the Attorney shall be responsible for responding to the legal needs of the Agency and its various corporate affiliates. Responsibilities also may include handling a variety of legal matters for nonprofit organizations, including entity formation, corporate governance, tax-exemption issues, and compliance with fundraising and political activities regulations. and ensuring the Agency’s compliance with various laws, rules and regulations as a part of the Agency’s Corporate Compliance Office. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Advise on entity formation and corporate governance for nonprofit organizations. - Manage federal and state tax-exemption matters. - Ensure compliance with fundraising and political activities regulations. - Draft and review contracts and general business law documents. - Prepares for complex cases involving Labor Law, Dis...