Job Description
Higher Education & Non-Profit Partner / Senior Attorney / Lateral Partner (500K+ Portable book) / Equity Track, Income Partner (750K+ Portable book)
About the Opportunity
A well-established, full-service Boston-based law firm recognized for its collegial culture, sophisticated client base, and entrepreneurial approach to legal practice is expanding its presence in the higher education and non-profit sectors. We are seeking an experienced attorney to help lead that growth by building on existing relationships with colleges, universities, and mission-driven institutions across New England.
The firm recently welcomed a partner who served as Chief Legal Counsel to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, creating significant new opportunities in government relations, regulatory, and institutional work. This is an exciting time to join and help shape a growing practice.
The Opportunity
We are building a dedicated higher education and non-profit practice that goes beyond tangential construction or investigation work. We are looking for an attorney who presents credibly and deeply as a higher education lawyer-someone who can expand relationships with colleges and universities across transactional, regulatory, governance, real estate, and general counsel matters.
This is a relationship-driven role with strong institutional support and a genuine opportunity to help shape the future of the practice.
Responsibilities
- Handle transactional and real estate matters for colleges, universities, and non-profit organizations
- Advise institutional clients on governance, regulatory compliance, and general counsel matters
- Support government relations and public policy initiatives
- Counsel higher education institutions on construction and development projects
- Develop and expand relationships with colleges, universities, and non-profit organizations throughout New England
Qualifications
- JD from an accredited law school
- Active Massachusetts Bar membership (or ability to waive in)
- 7+ years of legal experience with substantial work representing higher education institutions, non-profits, or other mission-driven organizations
- Demonstrated ability to serve as a trusted advisor to university or non-profit leadership
- Portable business preferred for partner-level candidates; attorneys with an emerging $500K+ practice or established $750K+ book are encouraged to apply
- Strong background in transactional, real estate, corporate, or regulatory matters
- Collaborative, entrepreneurial mindset with a strong emphasis on cultural fit
Why Join
- Entrepreneurial, collaborative culture with significant autonomy
- Opportunity to build and shape a growing higher education and non-profit practice
- Strong government and institutional relationships
- Flexible work environment focused on client service rather than office attendance
- Long-term growth opportunities within a respected regional firm
Apply
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply confidentially. All inquiries will be handled with the utmost discretion. The firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual salary for this position is between $200,000 – $340,000 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Benefits:
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off (details TBD)
- Paid sick and safe time (details TBD)
- Paid vacation time (details TBD)
- Paid parental leave (details TBD)
- Paid holidays annually (details TBD)
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