Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Attorney

A law firm in Tucson is seeking an Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Attorney with 4-6 years of experience. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in providing comprehensive counsel on employee benefits and executive compensation matters, particularly within the context of mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.

Duties:

• Researching tax and ERISA issues affecting the design and operation of retirement plans, welfare and fringe benefit plans, compensation arrangements, and executive agreements and plans.
• Reviewing statutory and regulatory changes and providing client advice on effective compliance strategies.
• Assisting with due diligence, purchase agreement review, plan terminations, and benefits integration in corporate transactions.
• Drafting employment agreements, equity and phantom equity incentive arrangements, and transaction bonus agreements.
• Completing IRS and Department of Labor correction program filings.

Requirements:

• 4-6 years of relevant experience in employee benefits and executive compensation law.
• Expertise in counseling on benefits and compensation issues in mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.
• Strong research skills in tax and ERISA issues related to retirement plans, welfare plans, and compensation arrangements.
• Familiarity with statutory and regulatory changes affecting employee benefits and compensation.
• Experience in due diligence, purchase agreement review, and benefits integration in corporate transactions.
• Proficient in drafting employment agreements, equity incentive arrangements, and transaction bonus agreements.
• Knowledge of IRS and Department of Labor correction program filings.

Preferred Experience:

• Familiarity with ESOPs (Employee Stock Ownership Plans).
• Experience with multiemployer plan withdrawal liability.
• Knowledge of Internal Revenue Code Section 409A compliance.

Education:

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

Admission to the State Bar and in good standing.

Skills:

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

This very large firm handles virtually all types of litigation and transactional law. They have several offices across the United States, and they have been a legal powerhouse in the Midwest for a long time. The firm's size allows it to handle the most complex transactions and cases, and its clients include many Fortune 500 companies. The attorneys at this firm are a diverse group, and excellent opportunities for training and mentoring are available. Associates are allowed to choose the practice areas and specific assignments that interest them, and the billable hours requirements are reasonable, so attorneys can have lives outside of the office.