Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Attorney

A law firm in Minneapolis is seeking a highly experienced and knowledgeable Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Attorney to join their team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in providing counsel on a wide range of employee benefits and executive compensation matters, with a focus on mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.

Job Details:

• Conduct comprehensive research on tax and ERISA issues related to the design and operation of retirement plans, welfare and fringe benefit plans, compensation arrangements, and executive agreements and plans.
• Stay updated on statutory and regulatory changes and provide strategic advice to clients on effective compliance strategies.
• Assisted in due diligence processes, reviewed purchase agreements, handled plan terminations, and managed benefits integration in the context of corporate transactions.
• Draft a variety of legal documents, including employment agreements, equity, and phantom equity incentive arrangements, and transaction bonus agreements.
• Manage and complete IRS and Department of Labor correction program filings.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 4-6 years of relevant experience in employee benefits and executive compensation law.
• Strong understanding of tax and ERISA issues impacting retirement plans, welfare and fringe benefit plans, compensation arrangements, and executive agreements.
• Experience in providing counsel on benefits and compensation matters within mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.
• Familiarity with ESOPs, multiemployer plan withdrawal liability, and Internal Revenue Code Section 409A compliance is preferred.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Bar in the relevant jurisdiction.

Certifications:

Certification in Employee Benefits Law or related fields is a plus.

Skills:

• Excellent legal research and analytical skills.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.