National Christian Foundation · 6 days ago
Due Diligence Attorney
Atlanta Metro
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expNational Christian Foundation (NCF) is a charitable grantmaking ministry that provides creative giving solutions and inspires biblical generosity. The Due Diligence Attorney will perform due diligence services, review and advise on gift terms and documentation, and ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards.
CharityCommunitiesNon Profit
Responsibilities
Consistently delivers due diligence services in a competent, highly professional, friendly manner within the DDT service standards, with due regard for the givers’ and National Christian Foundation’s (NCF) well-being and charitable goals
Communicates with other Complex Gift Solutions (CGS) team members, Relationship Managers, advisors, givers, the Supporting Organization team and the Complex Gift Annuity team regarding due diligence issues for gifts presented (but in this role refrains from, and disclaims, providing legal, tax, or other professional advice to anyone other than NCF and its ministry affiliates)
Reviews proposed gift terms and documentation defining the assets proposed to be given to NCF, and documentation and circumstances establishing the obligations and liabilities undertaken by NCF in receiving such assets. Such assets may include, among others, real estate, and/or business interests of partnerships, limited liability companies, or corporations
Advises whether and how, and under what conditions, to receive assets proposed to be given to NCF
Advises the Asset Management team on legal issues regarding management and sales of gifted assets
Reviews, edits, drafts, and negotiates agreements and related documents applicable to holding, leasing, management, operation, marketing, sales, and transfers of assets, and assists in effecting transfers out
Drafts, negotiates, and edits gift agreements and related documentation of gifted assets to NCF, and assists in effecting such gifts
Scrupulously adheres to all laws and professional ethical rules, including those regarding the unauthorized practice of law and conflicts of interest
Carries out such other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Manager, Due Diligence Team
Demonstrates a commitment to personal, spiritual and professional maturity through regular prayer, study of Scripture and other Christian learning mechanisms
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by activities such as attending educational seminars, workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks and participating in professional societies
Attends weekly NCF devotions and other NCF community building events
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree is required
A Juris Doctorate degree is required
Current license to practice law and admission to at least one state bar
5 to 7+ years in entity transactions with particular experience in mergers and acquisitions, and real estate transactions
General knowledge of a charitable complex giving program
Thorough knowledge and understanding of legal risk analysis, especially with regard to entity transactions and real estate transactions
General knowledge of tax-exempt organization laws, policies and strategies related to a complex giving program, including legal and entity structure and ongoing asset management
Computer Skills: experience using MS Office applications, intranet, internet, and legal or tax research materials
Proven aptitude for 'real time' problem diagnosis and solving
Able to perform duties independently with minimal supervision
Skilled in writing reports and professional business correspondence
Relationally-intuitive, customer-service communication style, both written and verbal
Able to organize work, engage in a variety of tasks simultaneously and consistently meet deadlines
Able to understand and improve systems and processes
Ability to set goals, plan their execution, and ensure timely completion
Ability to find pragmatic solutions, if available, and to ensure laws, ethics and NCF values are carried out
Adaptable/Flexible/Versatile
Positive attitude
Attention to detail, perform duties with high level of accuracy
Strong analysis and problem-solving skills
Teachable and coachable
Team-player attitude, focusing on success of the entire NCF mission
Strategic planning and budgeting skills
Self-motivated
Strong work ethic and productive
Ability to tackle challenging tasks
Builds relationships – individually, within the CGS business unit, and within the entire NCF organization
Customer focus – anticipate and meet customer needs
Preferred
Experience in tax and charitable planning preferred
Experience in private equity would be beneficial
Company
National Christian Foundation
National Christian Foundation is a ministry and grantmaking foundation.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Andrew Prilliman
President & CEO, NCF Tampa Bay
Kendra VanderMeulen,CAP®
Chief Executive Officer, National Christian Foundation
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