ESOP Transactions & Employee Benefits Associate Attorney
Aligned Talent Acquisition•Philadelphia, PA
•Hybrid
About The Position
A highly respected national law firm is seeking an ESOP Transactions & Employee Benefits Associate Attorney to join its Philadelphia office. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in advising closely held businesses, ESOP-owned companies, trustees, lenders, and corporate clients on sophisticated employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) transactions and employee benefits matters.
Requirements
- 3+ years of employee benefits, executive compensation, ESOP, tax, or corporate transactional experience gained at a sophisticated law firm.
- Experience advising clients on Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) transactions, formations, restructurings, and ongoing administration.
- Experience representing closely held businesses, ESOP-owned companies, trustees, lenders, and other stakeholders in complex ESOP transactions.
- Experience with ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, executive compensation, qualified retirement plans, and employee benefits compliance.
- Experience drafting and reviewing transaction documents, plan documents, corporate agreements, and related employee benefits documentation.
- Strong drafting, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to independently manage sophisticated matters while maintaining significant client interaction.
- Excellent academic credentials.
- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required.
- Pennsylvania bar admission required or ability to become admitted.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting mergers & acquisitions, recapitalizations, financings, or corporate transactions involving ESOPs is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Advising closely held businesses, ESOP-owned companies, trustees, lenders, and corporate clients on sophisticated employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) transactions and employee benefits matters.
- Advising clients on Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) transactions, formations, restructurings, and ongoing administration.
- Representing closely held businesses, ESOP-owned companies, trustees, lenders, and other stakeholders in complex ESOP transactions.
- Drafting and reviewing transaction documents, plan documents, corporate agreements, and related employee benefits documentation.
- Supporting mergers & acquisitions, recapitalizations, financings, or corporate transactions involving ESOPs.
- Managing sophisticated matters while maintaining significant client interaction.
Benefits
- Compensation $235,000 – $375,000+
- Nationally recognized ESOP and employee benefits practice
- Exposure to sophisticated ESOP transactions and corporate advisory work
- Significant client interaction and responsibility
- Opportunity to advise closely held companies, trustees, and business owners
- Strong mentorship and professional development
- Collaborative AmLaw 100 environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
