Employee Benefits Counsel/Partner

A law firm in Minneapolis, MN, is actively seeking an experienced Employee Benefits Counsel/Partner to join its team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in employee benefits law, including extensive experience with ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, and other applicable regulations. This position requires a Juris Doctorate, a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, and a demonstrated ability to build and manage a practice.

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel on matters related to qualified retirement plans, executive compensation, including nonqualified plans and equity compensation plans, and health and welfare benefits.
• Utilize expertise in ESOP transactions, with a preference for hands-on experience.
• Develop and manage a book of business, fostering client relationships and expanding the firm's presence in the employee benefits sector.
• Oversee and collaborate with associate attorneys in the practice area.
• Stay abreast of changes in employee benefits laws and regulations.
• Advise clients on compliance with ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, and other relevant laws.
• Contribute to the growth and strategic direction of the firm's employee benefits practice.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in employee benefits law.
• Active license to practice law in Minnesota.
• Proven experience with qualified retirement plans, welfare plans, and nonqualified plans.
• Previous experience in ESOP transactions, with a preference for hands-on experience.
• Ability to build and manage a practice, including potential supervision of associate attorneys.
• Strong track record in a large law firm environment.

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, and other employee benefits laws.
• Excellent analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Business development and client relationship management.
• Leadership and mentorship abilities.
• Strategic thinking and ability to contribute to firm-wide growth initiatives.

Associates at this prestigious firm applaud that they are given high-level work paired with ample resources; the result, they say, is that they receive interesting projects and valuable collaborations with senior associates and partners. They also praise its flexible face-time policies paired with market pay.