Employee Benefits Counsel/Partner

Job Overview: A law firm in Oklahoma City, OK is seeking an experienced Employee Benefits Counsel/Partner to join their team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience advising on a wide range of employee benefits matters, including qualified retirement plans, executive compensation, health and welfare plans, fiduciary governance, and benefits issues in transactions, with a preference for ESOP transactions. The candidate should possess a Juris Doctorate (JD) and be licensed to practice law in Oklahoma.

Duties:

• Provide expert legal counsel and strategic advice on employee benefits matters to clients.
• Advise on qualified retirement plans, including design, implementation, compliance, and governance.
• Counsel clients on executive compensation arrangements and related regulatory requirements.
• Assist with the design, implementation, and compliance of health and welfare benefit plans.
• Guide clients on fiduciary governance matters related to employee benefit plans.
• Offer legal support and guidance on benefits issues in transactions, including ESOP transactions.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctorate (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in the state of Oklahoma.
• Minimum of 10+ years of experience advising on employee benefits matters.
• Proven experience with qualified retirement plans.
• Familiarity with welfare plans preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with compensation and benefits issues in transactions.
• Preferred experience with executive compensation matters.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Education:

• Juris Doctorate (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Active license to practice law in Oklahoma.

Skills:

• Expertise in employee benefits law and regulations.
• Strong understanding of qualified retirement plans and related compliance requirements.
• Ability to provide strategic advice and counsel to clients.
• Proficiency in transactional matters related to employee benefits.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical capabilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Business development skills and a book of business are a plus.