ERISA or ESOP Attorney

Role: ERISA/ESOP Attorney

Location: Atlanta GA

Job Description:

Fulltime

Can pay relocation

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 ESOPs

Prepare, review and/or negotiate the terms of purchase and sale and related documents for ESOP transactions

Help manage lawsuits and S. Department of Labor investigations

Conduct legal research for litigation and S. Department of Labor investigations

Assist in the preparation of motions, briefs, and other court filings and responses to U.S. Department of Labor inquiries

Assist in the development of litigation strategy

Attend conferences to increase ESOP knowledge and skills

Marketing and sales

Some travel required

Report directly to the head of ESOP team

Qualifications:

Proven analytical and problem-solving skills in the ERISA area

Legal research skills

Demonstrated experience with, or at least interest in, the preparation of briefs and motions

Ability to handle multiple matters simultaneously

Maintain a high level of service to both Trust colleagues and to ESOPs and the employers that sponsor them

Experience with negotiations

Strong organizational skills

Bright, creative, ability to think outside the box

Ability to communicate effectively with outside litigation counsel in ESOP litigation and S. Department of Labor investigations

Superior writing skills

Good interpersonal skills and a team player

Full time in office

Education/Experience:

Juris Doctorate

A concentration in ERISA, and exposure to ESOPs

Litigation experience is desirable but not required

Minimum of 7+ years of professional work experience

What Trust Company Offers:

Trust is one of the leading trustees in America, with a reputation for excellence and sophisticated knowledge of ESOPs

The lawyer will be doing cutting edge work in the ESOP industry

Trust serves as a trustee of ESOPs sponsored by employers, both large and small, headquartered in all corners of the country

Trust s own lawyers, valuation analysts and trust administrators staff the business

A 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 benefits

All bar association and continuing legal education expenses covered

No hourly billing, no timekeeping.