The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory · 1 day ago
Staff Attorney
West Nyack, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
3+ years expThe Salvation Army is an international movement and the largest non-governmental provider of social services in America. They are seeking a Staff Attorney to support the Legal Department by providing expert legal guidance and managing trusts and estates transactions.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Experience with trusts and estates preferred
Benefits
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
Company
The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory
Every year, The Salvation Army helps more than 27 million people in nearly every ZIP code in America overcome poverty, addiction, and economic hardships through a wide range of social services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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