Direct Counsel is seeking an experienced employee benefits attorney with expertise in ESOPs and 5+ years of practice experience.

Requirements

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

Benefits

Requirements

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