ERISA Attorney - Montek 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 and U. S. Department of Labor investigations. Essential Functions:Deploy an understanding of ERISA and tax laws applicable to ESOPsPrepare, review and/or negotiate the terms of purchase and sale and related documents for ESOP transactionsHelp manage lawsuits and S. Department of Labor investigationsConduct legal research for litigation and S. Department of Labor investigationsAssist in the preparation of motions, briefs, and other court filings and responses to U. S. Department of Labor inquiriesAssist in the development of litigation strategyAttend conferences to increase ESOP knowledge and skillsMarketing and salesSome travel requiredReport directly to the head of ESOP teamQualifications:Proven analytical and problem-solving skills in the ERISA areaLegal research skillsDemonstrated experience with, or at least interest in, the preparation of briefs and motionsAbility to handle multiple matters simultaneouslyMaintain a high level of service to both Trust colleagues and to ESOPs and the employers that sponsor themExperience with negotiationsStrong organizational skillsBright, creative, ability to think outside the box Ability to communicate effectively with outside litigation counsel in ESOP litigation and S. Department of Labor investigationsSuperior writing skillsGood interpersonal skills and a team playerFull time in officeEducation/Experience:Juris DoctorateA concentration in ERISA, and exposure to ESOPsLitigation experience is desirable but not requiredMinimum of 7+ years of professional work experienceWhat Trust Company Offers:Trust is one of the leading trustees in America, with a reputation for excellence and sophisticated knowledge of ESOPsThe lawyer will be doing cutting edge work in the ESOP industryTrust serves as a trustee of ESOPs sponsored by employers, both large and small, headquartered in all corners of the countryTrust s own lawyers, valuation analysts and trust administrators staff the businessA 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 benefitsAll bar association and continuing legal education expenses coveredNo hourly billing, no timekeepingEmployers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity. Report this jobDice Id: 91093412Position Id: 8752532 Apply to this job