Overview
A nationally recognized law firm is seeking an experienced Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation attorney with 8+ years of law firm experience. Title, schedule, and billable expectations may be flexible for the right candidate.
This role advises sophisticated clients on employee benefits, executive compensation, and ERISA matters, with meaningful involvement in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other corporate transactions.
Responsibilities
- Advise clients on employee benefits and executive compensation issues in connection with M&A transactions.
- Research and analyze ERISA, tax, and regulatory issues affecting retirement plans, welfare plans, fringe benefit programs, and executive compensation arrangements.
- Counsel clients on legislative and regulatory developments and compliance strategies.
- Conduct benefits and compensation due diligence for corporate transactions.
- Review purchase agreements and support plan terminations, benefits integration, and transaction-related employee benefit matters.
- Draft employment agreements, executive compensation arrangements, equity incentive plans, phantom equity plans, and transaction bonus agreements.
- Prepare IRS and Department of Labor correction program filings.
- Advise clients on ESOP transactions and ongoing administration.
- Counsel clients regarding Internal Revenue Code Section 409A compliance.
Qualifications
- 8+ years of employee benefits and executive compensation experience in a law firm setting.
- Strong knowledge of ERISA, tax-qualified retirement plans, welfare benefit plans, executive compensation, and corporate transactions.
- Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.
- Excellent drafting, analytical, and client counseling skills.
- Portable business is not required.
Location
Denver, Indianapolis, Madison, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Naples, Phoenix, St. Louis, Tampa, Tucson (Remote consideration available).