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MIT’s Office of the General Counsel (OGC) seeks an intelligent, versatile, experienced and collaborative tax lawyer to provide advice, guidance and assistance on a wide range of legal issues at a complex research university.  This position reports to the Vice President and General Counsel.  In particular, we are searching for a lawyer with sophisticated practice expertise in the following areas: Charitable Giving, Business Tax, Non-Profit Organizations, Employee Compensation, Finance, International Taxation, and Charitable Trusts.

OGC lawyers are both specialists and generalists.  OGC lawyers work independently but collaboratively, in a collegial team environment of a fast-paced law office serving a research university renowned for creativity, innovation and bold risk taking.  MIT’s Vice President and General Counsel trusts and relies on the OGC lawyers for their practical good sense, leadership, judgment and objective advice.  The lawyer filling this role should expect to lead key MIT transactions involving university donations, including large and complex gift agreements, tax-exempt bond issuances, analysis of legislative and political actions, analysis of planned giving opportunities, and analysis of private benefit and private inurement issues.

Requirements:  Beyond the expertise and experience described above, this position requires the ability to organize and manage multiple projects and prioritize competing client needs in an often-changing, cutting-edge environment; grounded judgment but highly flexible thinking; polished communication and diplomacy skills; and the ability to perceive and explain to non-lawyers the practical application of law and policy in complex situations.  The OGC values attorneys who support and uphold the mission of MIT and are resourceful, collegial and have a good sense of humor.  

This position is for an experienced tax lawyer with nine or more years in law practice.  Sophisticated law firm experience serving non-profit clients is highly desirable.  Excellent oral and written communication skills and strong academic credentials are required.  Admission to the Massachusetts bar, or admission to another state's bar and ability to promptly gain admission to the Massachusetts bar, is required.  

Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check. To apply visit the MIT Careers website Job #24476.

MIT is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, or national or ethnic origin. 

10/2/24