Employee Benefits (ERISA) Associate Attorney - Kansas City
About The Position
Stinson LLP is seeking an experienced associate attorney with three or more years of employee benefits and executive compensation experience to join its Kansas City office. The attorney will work on employee benefits matters and have substantial opportunities to collaborate with the firm’s employment, corporate finance, financial institutions, and general business practice groups. The role calls for strong interpersonal skills, maturity, willingness to learn, and the ability and desire to manage a challenging workload, along with a strong commitment to client service. Applicants must hold an active Missouri license or be eligible for admission to the Missouri bar. A degree or background in tax, finance, or business is preferred. Application materials include a resume, cover letter, unofficial law school transcript, and writing sample. The firm requests that applications be submitted no later than 45 days after the posting date; later applications may not be considered.
Requirements
- At least three years of employee benefits and executive compensation experience in a law firm, consulting firm, or as in-house counsel.
- Background in qualified and non-qualified retirement plans, ESOPs, health and welfare plans, and deferred compensation plans.
- Experience with related ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, and Internal Revenue Code Section 409A matters.
- Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills, as well as strong academic credentials.
- Strong interpersonal skills, a high degree of maturity, willingness to learn, and desire to manage a challenging workload.
- Commitment to client service.
- Active Missouri license or eligibility to become admitted to the Missouri bar.
- Submit a resume, cover letter, unofficial law school transcript, and writing sample.
Nice To Haves
- A degree or background in tax, finance, or business.
Responsibilities
- Advise on employee benefits issues in mergers, acquisitions, and other transactions.
- Work with the firm’s employment, corporate finance, financial institutions, and general business practice groups.
- Provide client service while managing a challenging workload.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
