Volunteer Legal Advisor (Nonprofit 501(c)(3) Arts Organization)

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Our team is small and agile and we have lots of fun ideas that would make for very interesting case studies! If you are not an expert on all of the areas listed below, we would still be interested in working with you on whatever relevent area you are an expert in so don't be shy to reach out.

We are seeking a volunteer legal advisor interested in gaining hands-on experience working with a California-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on arts education and socially engaging, site-specific arts programs. This role is ideal for a law student, recent graduate, or legal professional looking to contribute their skills while building expertise in nonprofit governance, entertainment law, real estate, tax law, international operations, and immigration law.

Responsibilities:

• Review and ensure compliance with nonprofit governance regulations, including maintaining 501(c)(3) status.

• Provide legal guidance on contracts, partnerships, collaborations, and intellectual property matters.

• Assist in drafting or reviewing MOUs, agreements, policy statements, and other legal documents.

• Advise on entertainment law matters related to events, exhibitions, performances, digital content, and licensing.

• Provide strategic guidance on real estate issues related to site-specific installations, property leases, permits, and usage agreements.

• Research and ensure compliance with tax law regulations relevant to 501(c)(3) organizations, including state and federal reporting requirements, charitable contributions, and unrelated business income.

• Research legal requirements and provide guidance for international collaborations, including cross-border partnerships, compliance with foreign legal standards, and potential tax implications.

• Provide counsel on immigration law matters related to obtaining visas or permits for visiting artists, collaborators, and international programming.

• Provide strategic advice on risk management, liability, and organizational structuring.

Qualifications:

• JD degree, current law student, or recent law graduate with interest in nonprofit law, entertainment law, real estate law, tax law, international operations, and immigration law.

• Familiarity with nonprofit compliance and governance (experience with 501(c)(3) organizations preferred).

• Knowledge of tax law and immigration law is a strong plus.

• Strong analytical, communication, and writing skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Benefits:

• Gain valuable experience working with a nonprofit organization.

• Enhance your knowledge of nonprofit compliance, entertainment law, real estate, tax law, immigration law, and international operations.

• Networking opportunities within the arts, legal, and nonprofit communities.

• Potential for acknowledgment in organizational materials.