Posting Description COUNSEL - NON-PROFIT TAX AND GIFTS , Office of the General Counsel (OGC) , is responsible for providing advice, guidance, and assistance on a wide range of tax issues facing large non-profit organizations and universities. The role involves working in a collegial team environment within a fast-paced law office serving a research university renowned for creativity, innovation, and bold risk-taking. The counsel will be trusted and relied upon by MIT’s Vice President and General Counsel and the OGC lawyers for their leadership, judgment, and objective advice. Responsibilities include advising on federal, state, local, and international tax matters, including key MIT transactions involving university donations, complex gift agreements, tax-exempt bond issuances, analysis of legislative and political actions, planned giving opportunities, and issues related to private benefit and private inurement. Job Requirements REQUIRED : Admission to the Massachusetts Bar or admission to another state's bar with the ability to promptly gain admission to the Massachusetts bar; experience as a tax lawyer with nine or more years in law practice; excellent oral and written communication skills; strong academic credentials; the ability to organize and manage multiple projects while prioritizing competing client needs in an often-changing, cutting-edge environment; grounded judgment with highly flexible thinking; polished communication and diplomacy skills; and the ability to explain the practical application of law and policy to non-lawyers in complex situations. PREFERRED : Law firm experience serving non-profit clients; practice expertise in areas such as Charitable Giving, Business Tax, Non-Profit Organizations, Employee Compensation, Finance, International Taxation, and Charitable Trusts. J-18808-Ljbffr