Closing Date: 18th May, 2036
Description:
Polsinelli is seeking a mid-level associate to join our ESOP Transactions & Services practice group in our Kansas City, Philadelphia, and Chicago, offices, with a strong preference for Kansas City. Interested candidates should have excellent academic credentials, experience in a law firm or similar environment and superior writing, communication, and problem-solving skills.The ideal candidate will possess 4+ years of experience advising on ESOP transactions and related corporate and ERISA matters, including transaction planning and design, qualified retirement plan and Code Section 409A experience, exposure to mergers and acquisitions, ESOP company corporate governance, executive compensation, and general corporate and transactional work. This role involves representing ESOP sponsors, shareholders, lenders, trustees, and private companies in connection with ESOP formations, operations, and regulatory matters, while also supporting clients on broader strategic and day-to-day business issues. The associate will work closely with experienced attorneys and clients in a collaborative, business-oriented environment and should demonstrate strong drafting, communication, and problem-solving skills, sound business judgment, and the ability to manage complex matters efficiently and independently.
Polsinelli is particularly interested in candidates who have the ambition, drive, and team-orientation to help grow and support our national practice. The ability to navigate complex subject matter quickly and effectively is required, along with a desire to engage in cutting-edge work at the intersection of private equity, health care, and innovation. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package with challenging work in a collegial environment.
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and law school transcript. JD and active bar admission in the jurisdiction in which the candidate intends to practice are required.
Compensation: Salary will range between $260,000 – $420,000 annually, depending on experience. A discretionary bonus may also be available based on performance. This role is also eligible for the following firm benefits: Medical Insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, voluntary insurance including vision, 401(k) plan and paid time off.
Search Firms: Please ensure that your agency has a current placement agreement on file with Polsinelli. All candidate submissions are subject to the terms of Polsinelli's placement agreement, and a candidate submission will not be recognized unless there is a valid placement agreement in place and that the submission has been properly entered in our job application portal. If your agency does not have a valid agreement with Polsinelli or requires a unique ID to submit an application, please contact Latosha McElroy (lmcelroy@polsinelli.com). Otherwise, please submit your candidate's materials via the search firm portal: https://virecruitex.polsinelli.com/viRecruitSearchFirm/RecDefault.aspx?FilterREID=3
