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Direct Counsel · 4 months ago

ESOP Compliance Attorney (Employee Benefits)

positionDallas, TX, US
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$225K/yr - $350K/yr
date5+ years exp

Direct Counsel has partnered with an AmLaw 200 firm seeking an experienced employee benefits attorney. The ideal candidate will provide expertise in employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) and counsel on ERISA and IRS requirements for employee benefit plans.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

ESOP expertiseERISA complianceIRS requirements knowledgeNegotiating agreementsCorporate mergers knowledgeInternal Revenue Code complianceClient-facing experienceAttention to detailWork ethicTeam collaborationCommunication skills

Required

At least 5 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 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
Licensed to practice law in Texas
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Detail-oriented with a strong work ethic
Client-facing experience and responsiveness to client needs

Benefits

Comprehensive package including health insurance (with optional HSA/FSA)
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability
401(k)
Vacation
Sick time
Parking/public transportation allowance
Employee assistance program

Company

Direct Counsel

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Direct Counsel is a recruiting agency that offers staffing services for the law, engineering, and accounting sectors.
dateFounded in 2021
location
Glendale, California, USA
people-size2-10 employees
web-link
https://directcounsel.net

H1B Sponsorship

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