Staff Attorney

The Salvation Army an international movement is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

We are the largest non-governmental provider of social services in America and every year we help over 30 million Americans overcome poverty homelessness addiction economic hardships loneliness and exploitation through a wide range of programs and services.

The Eastern Territorial Headquarters has an opening for a Staff Attorney. This role will support all aspects of the Legal Department providing expert legal guidance and support to ensure that the operations of the Eastern Territory align with applicable laws and regulations and the mission of The Salvation Army. The Staff Attorney will be integral in supporting the daily approval of and management over Territorial trusts and estates transactions.

Based in West Nyack NY this position requires approximately 35 hours of work per week and is onsite.

• Primary responsibility for overseeing the processing of all estate transactions including testamentary gifts trusts endowments or special gifts of which the Eastern Territory is named beneficiary and which require corporate action with the advice and consent of the General Counsel and/or Associate General Counsel.
• Primary responsibility of all trusts and estates case file management and database management.
• Primary responsibility to coordinate with Command and Territorial Finance Departments to ensure the proper review and processing of all estates gifts and withdrawals including compliance with donor intent through the proper databases and all appropriate review and approvals are secured before being sent to the Board of Trustees for final review and approval.
• Prepare the annual Consolidation Report for Third-Party Trusts as required by the Territorial annual audit.
• Assist in drafting reviewing and processing agreements leases releases deeds notes payable and receivable trust agreements contracts for purchase or sale of property resolutions and other documents to verify their correctness and suitability prior to presenting them to the Board of Trustees for execution unless the Board of Trustees by appropriate resolution authorizes another designated person(s) to do so.
• Review documents policy inquiries and legal issues presented by THQ departments and the Commands as assigned by the General Counsel or Associate General Counsel and provide relevant written or oral advice.
• Assist in researching reviewing and drafting minutes policies and procedures as appropriate.
• Monitor legislative developments and regulations affecting Eastern Territory operations and update General Counsel and Associate General Counsel as appropriate.
• Provide general assistance on all aspects of corporate and nonprofit governance within the Eastern Territory.
• Any other duties as assigned.

• Doctoral degree (J.D. required)
• 3-5 years of related experience
• Must be licensed to practice law in at least one jurisdiction including the State of New York.
• Experience with trusts and estates preferred.

What We Offer

• Generous Medical Dental Vision Benefits
• TSA paid Life Insurance for Employees
• Additional life insurance options for employees
• On-site cafeteria
• Paid Time Off Vacation Sick Personal days
• 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Non-contributory Pension Plan
• Professional Development
• Free on-site Fitness Center
• Federal holidays
• Opportunities to give back and support our communities

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex national origin disability or protected veteran status.