Senior Legal Counsel, Charitable Giving

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Job Summary

Mass General Brigham seeks a highly skilled attorney to serve as Senior Legal Counsel Charitable Giving providing strategic legal guidance to support complex philanthropic activities across the system. This role partners closely with MGBs centralized development function and affiliated institutions to structure negotiate and oversee charitable gifts grants and related arrangementsensuring compliance with applicable laws while advancing MGBs mission. The position reports through the Research and Technology Section within the Office of General Counsel and supports a large-scale multi-institution fundraising enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

Legal Advisory Philanthropy & Development

Provide legal advice to MGBs centralized development office supporting fundraising across 13 affiliated 501(c)(3) institutions including guidance on donor restrictions current-use gifts endowments board-designated funds fundraising structures planned giving (e.g. charitable remainder trusts charitable gift annuities bequests) gift and grant terms and multi-state charitable solicitation laws.
Counsel stakeholders on structuring philanthropic support to align with institutional priorities while mitigating legal tax and reputational risks.
Advise on interpretation and application of terms in existing gift agreements.
Support gift-related activities of the Office for Interactions with Industry (OII) including advising on gift structures gift terms and documentation donor-facing communications and coordination with Development OII institutional leaders and other stakeholders.
Engage and supervise outside counsel for complex matters when appropriate.

Drafting & Structuring Agreements

Advise draft review and negotiate agreements relating to gifts grants sponsorships cause-marketing initiatives and third-party fundraising events.
Advise draft and review endowed fund agreements (including chairs and scholars) and mission-related collaboration agreements.
Draft inter-institutional operational and governance agreements supporting donor-funded multi-institution initiatives.
Draft amendments to gift agreements to reflect evolving institutional structures including cross-institutional use of funds and clinical integration initiatives.
Advise and draft grant agreements supporting MGBs Community Health and Equity Office in distributing funds to community organizations aligned with MGBs mission.

Regulatory & Compliance Counseling

Provide guidance on compliance with IRS tax-exempt organization rules and charitable gift substantiation requirements.
Advise on Massachusetts Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act (UPMIFA) and multi-state charitable solicitation laws.
Governance & Committee Support
Counsel and support the Development Management Committee and Trustee Naming and Gift Acceptance Committee.
Provide training and legal guidance on risks due diligence and best practices in evaluating gifts requiring heightened scrutiny.

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• 10 years of experience practicing law
• Admission to practice law in Massachusetts or eligibility to obtain promptly.
• Experience advising on nonprofit tax-exempt and charitable giving matters.
• Experience advising academic medical centers healthcare systems or universities.
• Experience supporting large-scale fundraising operations.
• Knowledge of IRS rules governing charitable organizations and gift compliance including UPMIFA and charitable solicitation regulations.
• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex legal issues into clear practical guidance for legal and non-legal audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to engage effectively and credibly with senior leaders including executives institutional leadership trustees and development and innovation leaders.
• Sound judgment discretion and diplomacy with the ability to navigate sensitive donor leadership and cross-institutional matters with professionalism and confidence.

Hybrid

335 Revolution Drive

40

Regular

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$150000.00 - $212500.00/Annual

Grade

90

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