ERISA Attorney/ESOP transactions - 1 Point System
Position Summary:
This position will provide legal support for (1) a wide variety of ESOP transactions and other matters in which Trust is an ESOP trustee and (2) litigation
Essential Functions:
- 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 S. Department of Labor investigations
- Conduct legal research for litigation and 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 ESOP team
Qualifications:
- 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 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
- 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
What Trust Company Offers:
- Trust is one of the leading trustees in America, with a reputation for excellence and sophisticated knowledge of ESOPs
- The lawyer will be doing cutting edge work in the ESOP industry
- Trust serves as a trustee of ESOPs sponsored by employers, both large and small, headquartered in all corners of the country
- Trust s own lawyers, valuation analysts and trust administrators staff the business
- A generous compensation package is available, consisting of a base salary, two bonus programs, a 401(k) plan with matching employer contributions, a group health plan, and a variety of other fringe benefits
- All bar association and continuing legal education expenses covered
- No hourly billing, no timekeeping
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