Pro Bono Counsel - Transactional

Sidley is looking for a Pro Bono Counsel - Transactional - apply now!

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At a glance

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Key responsibilities

• Supervise and manage transactional pro bono matters nationwide, with particular attention to tax issues that arise in such matters
• Staff pro bono matters supervised by attorneys in Dallas and Houston offices, and support staffing such matters in Greater Los Angeles, Palo Alto, San Diego, and San Francisco offices
• Provide leadership and creative input on improving and shaping the Firm’s pro bono program
• Liaise with legal service providers and non-profits that are sources of pro bono matters
• Assist attorneys and provide resources who have questions regarding specific matters
• Assist in staffing transactional pro bono matters nationwide
• Assist Texas-based Managing Partners and Director of Administration in managing pro bono related charitable contributions
• Participate in local boards and groups , including the Association of Pro Bono Counsel
• Liaise with other pro bono counsel within the Firm on Firm-wide pro bono initiatives
• Originate and participate in pro bono partnerships with Firm clients
• Assist with marketing efforts and responses to requests for proposals where pro bono information is sought
• Prepare an annual pro bono report for publication and dissemination to Firm clients and the community on a Firm-wide basis
• Prepare annual pro bono report to Firm leadership
• Participate in Firm recruiting
• Assess incoming pro bono matters
• Disseminate pro bono opportunities to Firm attorneys
• Lead new-client intake procedures, including conflicts analysis, risk management and reputational diligence
• Evaluate the performance of associate attorneys and staff
• Promote training efforts and community service initiatives

• Juris Doctor
• 5+ years of experience with transactional matters and tax issues, particularly tax issues affecting non-profit entities
• Knowledge of rules of professional responsibility
• Admission to the Texas Bar in good standing
• Superior communication and writing skills
• Experience supervising junior lawyers
• Significant experience with close and regular client contact
• Comfort with working in inter-disciplinary project teams
• Strong legal analytical and research skills
• Strong organizational skills and efficiency
• Strong attention to detail
• Good judgment
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
• Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities
• A self-starter who desires to show ownership and commitment to the job

Apply now