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Glenmede Trust Co

OCIO Client Service

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

... Endowment & Foundation team members, other Glenmede departments, client staff, board and committee members, attorneys, and accountants. * Facilitate account onboarding, daily transactions, client ...

Glenmede

OCIO Client Service

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

... Endowment & Foundation team members, other Glenmede departments, client staff, board and committee members, attorneys, and accountants. * Facilitate account onboarding, daily transactions, client ...

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How much do endowment attorney jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for endowment attorney in the United States is $108,160.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $80,000.00 and $130,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an endowment attorney?

Endowment attorneys are legal professionals who specialize in advising and representing nonprofit organizations, universities, and foundations in matters related to endowments. Their work includes drafting and interpreting endowment agreements, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations, and guiding institutions on the management and use of endowment funds. They also help resolve disputes regarding donor intent and provide counsel on charitable giving strategies. Endowment attorneys play a crucial role in protecting the financial health and legal integrity of institutions that manage endowed funds.

What are some typical challenges faced by endowment attorneys when managing charitable gifts and donor intent?

Endowment Attorneys often navigate complex legal and ethical considerations to ensure that charitable gifts are managed in accordance with both donor intent and regulatory requirements. Challenges may include interpreting ambiguous donor agreements, balancing the institution’s financial needs with legal restrictions, and staying compliant with evolving state and federal laws governing endowments. Close collaboration with development officers, financial managers, and institutional leadership is essential to address these challenges while fostering strong donor relationships. Successfully managing these dynamics can provide meaningful career growth opportunities within nonprofit or higher education settings.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an endowment attorney, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Endowment Attorney, you need deep knowledge of trust and estate law, tax regulations, and nonprofit governance, typically supported by a Juris Doctor (JD) degree and bar admission. Familiarity with legal research tools like Westlaw or LexisNexis, and experience with drafting and reviewing trust agreements and charitable giving instruments are essential. Strong negotiation, client communication, and analytical thinking skills are critical soft skills for advising clients and collaborating with stakeholders. These competencies ensure legal compliance, effective asset management, and protection of institutional interests in endowment and charitable matters.

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Infographic showing various Endowment Attorney job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 77% Physical, 8% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $108,160 per year, or $52 per hour.

Attorney Advisor

Washington, DC • On-site

US National Endowment for the Humanities
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$132K - $168K/yr

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Posted 3 days ago

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The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is a grant-making agency of the government dedicated to supporting research, education, preservation, and public programs in the humanities. NEH is the nation's largest public funder of the humanities. The Office of General Counsel (OGC) provides legal advice and assistance to the Chairman of NEH and other officials on a variety of matters concerning the activities of NEH. This position is for an Attorney Advisor in the NEH OGC. To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying.

At the GS-12 level:

1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level or equivalent experience.

  • (1)Conducts complex legal research and analysis;
  • (2)Reviews and drafts legal memoranda, briefs, correspondence, policy guidance documents, contracts, and regulations;
  • (3)Provides legal advice to agency officials on Federal ethics laws, the Hatch Act, FOIA, the Privacy Act, appropriations law, grant management regulations, and other federal laws and regulations;
  • (4)Conveys conclusions and strategic recommendations to agency officials verbally and in clear, concise written format using plain writing in line with the Federal Plain Writing Act of 2010;
  • (5)Represents agencies and officials in administrative litigation, including cases before the Merit System Protection Board (MSPB) and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC);
  • (6)Manages competing priorities under short deadlines.
At the GS-13 level:

1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level or equivalent experience.

  • (1) Leads complex legal research and analysis;
  • (2)Prepare legal memoranda, briefs, correspondence, policy guidance documents, contracts, and regulation with minimal review for senior management;
  • (3)Advises agency officials and employees on Federal ethics laws, the Hatch Act, FOIA, the Privacy Act, appropriations law, grant management regulations, and other federal laws and regulations;
  • (4)Conveys conclusions and strategic recommendations to agency officials verbally and in clear, concise written format using plain writing in line with the Federal Plain Writing Act of 2010;
  • (5)Represents agencies and officials in administrative litigation, including cases before the Merit System Protection Board (MSPB) and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC);
  • (6)Manages competing priorities under short deadlines.
At the GS-14 level:

1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level or equivalent experience.

  • (1) Leads complex legal research and analysis for senior management;
  • (2)Prepare legal memoranda, briefs, correspondence, policy guidance documents, contracts, and regulation for senior management;
  • (3)Advises agency officials and employees on Federal ethics laws, the Hatch Act, FOIA, the Privacy Act, appropriations law, grant management regulations, and other federal laws and regulations;
  • (4)Conveys conclusions and strategic recommendations to agency officials verbally and in clear, concise written format using plain writing in line with the Federal Plain Writing Act of 2010;
  • (5)Represents agencies and officials in administrative litigation, including cases before the Merit System Protection Board (MSPB) and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) for the agency;
  • (6)Manages multiple competing priorities under short deadlines.
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