Description:
General Job DescriptionThis position will provide legal support for (1) a wide variety of ESOP transactions and other matters in which Argent Trust is an ESOP trustee and (2) litigation and U.S. Department of Labor investigations.
Essential Duties:
- Deploy an understanding of ERISA and tax laws applicable to ESOPs
- Prepare, review and/or negotiate the terms of purchase and sale and related documents for ESOP transactions
- Help manage lawsuits and U.S. Department of Labor investigations
- Conduct legal research for litigation and U.S. Department of Labor investigations
- Assist in the preparation of motions, briefs, and other court filings and responses to U.S. Department of Labor inquiries
- Assist in the development of litigation strategy
- Attend conferences to increase ESOP knowledge and skills
- Marketing and sales
- Some travel required
- Report directly to the head of Argent's ESOP team
Knowledge and Skills:
- Proven analytical and problem-solving skills in the ERISA area
- Legal research skills
- Demonstrated experience with, or at least interest in, the preparation of briefs and motions
- Ability to handle multiple matters simultaneously
- Maintain a high level of service to both Argent Trust colleagues and to ESOPs and the employers that sponsor them
- Experience with negotiations
- Strong organizational skills
- Bright, creative, ability to “think outside the box”
- Ability to communicate effectively with outside litigation counsel in ESOP litigation and U.S. Department of Labor investigations
- Superior writing skills
- Good interpersonal skills and a team player
- Full time in office
Education/Experience:
- Juris Doctorate
- A concentration in ERISA, and exposure to ESOPs
- Litigation experience is desirable but not required
- Minimum of 7+ years of professional work experience
