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Clark Hill Law · 1 day ago

ESOP Compliance Attorney - Flexible Location

Detroit, MI

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$350K/yr - $475K/yr

8+ years exp

Clark Hill PLC is seeking an experienced employee benefits attorney. The ideal candidate will have expertise in employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) and will be responsible for advising clients on compliance with ERISA and IRS requirements.

BankingLegal

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Heather Thomas

Responsibilities

Expertise in employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs)

Experience counseling employee benefit plan sponsors with respect to ERISA and IRS requirements for KSOPs and ESOPs

Experience in negotiating and drafting executive employment agreements and incentive plans on behalf of employers and executives

Knowledge of employee benefits issues with an emphasis on ESOPs in the context of corporate mergers and acquisitions

Experience reviewing merger and acquisition agreements for purposes of ESOP related 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

Qualification

ESOP expertiseERISA complianceExecutive agreements draftingEmployee benefits knowledgeMerger agreements reviewInternal Revenue Code complianceAcademic credentialsTeam collaborationAttention to detailWork ethic

Required

At least 8 years of practice experience

Expertise in employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs)

Experience counseling employee benefit plan sponsors with respect to ERISA and IRS requirements for KSOPs and ESOPs

Experience in negotiating and drafting executive employment agreements and incentive plans on behalf of employers and executives

Knowledge of employee benefits issues with an emphasis on ESOPs in the context of corporate mergers and acquisitions

Experience reviewing merger and acquisition agreements for purposes of ESOP related 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

Benefits

Health insurance with optional HSA/FSA

Short term disability

Long term disability

Dental insurance

Vision care

Life insurance

401K

Vacation

Sick time

Parking/public transportation allowance

Employee assistance program

Company

Clark Hill Law

At Clark Hill, our value proposition is simple. We offer our clients an exceptional team, dedicated to the delivery of outstanding service.

Founded in 1890

Detroit, Michigan, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.clarkhill.com/

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