Anthony & Sparkman, PLLC – Associate Attorney

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Anthony & Sparkman, PLLC

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Associate Attorney – Nonprofit Corporate Counsel

Hiring a 2-3+ year attorney to serve our nonprofit and family business clients

Anthony & Sparkman, PLLC focuses on tax-exempt organizations, including churches, ministries, anti-trafficking organizations, mission agencies, and other religious organizations. While a majority of our clients are faith-based, we also serve a variety of other exempt clients such as private schools, social clubs, trade schools, veteran groups, private foundations, family businesses and philanthropically minded individuals.

We are looking for an attorney motivated to grow their own book of business and join a group of dedicated and passionate attorneys in the nonprofit world.

To apply please send your resume, along with volunteer and community service experience and references to

• Supportive and collaborative environment and opportunities for professional growth
• Hybrid Work, offering a combination of in-office and remote work
• Comprehensive Benefits, including health and retirement benefits and paid-time off
• Competitive compensation with bonus opportunities
• Diverse clients: gain experience working on a wide range of issues

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• 2-5 years of experience in one or more of the following practice areas: nonprofits (including corporate or tax nonprofit experience), corporate and partnership taxation, state and local taxation, corporate counsel, business transactions, real estate
• Licensed to practice law in Texas (or eligible for admission by reciprocity)
• Ability to manage a diverse caseload
• Strong motivation and skills for client development
• Critical thinking and advanced legal research and writing capabilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Strong ethical standards and integrity
• Demonstrated community service
• Located in the DFW area; available for in-office and remote work

• Corporate Governance & Structure:
  Advise and counsel clients on entity formation, bylaws, amendments, board resolutions, policies, and compliance with state/federal laws and regulations
• Tax-Exempt Compliance:
  Advise and counsel clients on maintaining 501(c)(3) status compliance, IRS reporting (Form 990), and advise on private inurement and prohibited activities
• Planned Giving and Estate Planning:
  Advise and counsel clients on planned giving, drafting estate planning and planned giving documents
• Employment Law:
  Advise and counsel clients on a variety of employment matters including the ministerial exception
• Risk Management & Policy:
  Develop and update employment policies, child protection policies, and liability waivers tailored to the unique risks of religious and nonprofit organizations
• General Counsel Services:
  Act as a trusted advisor to church and nonprofit leaders and boards and managing day-to-day legal needs
• Contract Negotiation & Drafting:
  Review, draft, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial contracts, including vendor agreements, service contracts, vendor contracts, intellectual property licensing, and event agreements
• Real Estate Transactions:
  Handle real estate acquisitions, sales, leasing, and financing, including due diligence, title/survey review, and closing
• Communicating with Clients in a timely and responsive manner:
  Demonstrate timely responsiveness to client needs
• Solution-minded approach:
  Ability to find solutions to client issues
• Ability to resolve client matters in a favorable and cost-effective manner

Anthony & Sparkman, PLLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

This position offers a semi-remote office arrangement.