Description:
A Multidisciplinary, International Law Firm is seeking an experienced employee benefits attorney. Candidates must have at least 5 years of practice experience. This position is open to most of our Eastern and Texas offices including Atlanta, Birmingham, Chicago, Detroit, Dallas, Grand Rapids, Lansing, New York, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Princeton, and Washington, D.C. The ideal candidate will possess the following experience and skills:- Expertise in employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs)
- Experience counseling employee benefit plan sponsors with respect to ERISA and IRS requirements for 401(k) plans and ESOPs
- Experience in negotiating and drafting executive employment agreements and incentive plans on behalf of employers and executives
- Knowledge of employee benefits issues in the context of corporate mergers and acquisitions
- Experience reviewing merger and acquisition agreements for purposes of ERISA review
- Ability to advise clients regarding compliance with Internal Revenue Code Sections 280G and 409A
- Exceptional work ethic, attention to detail, initiative, and motivation
- Ability to thrive in a team environment
- Strong academic credentials
