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Massachusetts Institute of Technology Counsel in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Counsel
Job Number: 24476
Functional Area: Legal
Department: Office of the General Counsel
School Area: President & Chairman of the Corporation
Employment Type: Full-time (Hybrid)
Employment Category: Exempt
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
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Job Description
COUNSEL, Office of the General Counsel (OGC), to provide advice, guidance and assistance on a wide range of legal issues as both specialists and generalists who 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. Will lead key MIT transactions involving university donations, including large and complex gift agreements, tax-exempt bond issuances, analysis of legislative and political actions, and analysis of private benefit and private inurement issues.
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Job Requirements
REQUIRED: admission to the Massachusetts Bar or admission to another state's bar and 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 and strong academic credentials; 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. PREFERRED: Law firm experience serving non-profit clients; and practice expertise in the following areas: Charitable Giving, Business Tax, Non-Profit Organizations, Employee Compensation, Finance, International Taxation, and Charitable Trusts. Job #24476-14 10/2/2024