Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Highlands Ranch (CO); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Remote work options

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks an experienced Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Attorney in Highlands Ranch, CO. The role offers flexible title and hours, with remote work options and a focus on counseling in mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of law firm experience in employee benefits and executive compensation, with strong drafting and advisory skills, and bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of law firm experience in employee benefits and executive compensation.
• Experience in mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.
• JD required; bar admission.
• Strong research and analytical capabilities, with drafting of legal documents.

Responsibilities

• Research tax and ERISA issues affecting retirement, welfare, and fringe benefit plans.
• Review statutory and regulatory changes and advise clients on compliance strategies.
• Assist with due diligence, purchase agreement review, and benefits integration in corporate transactions.
• Draft employment agreements and incentive arrangements.
• Complete IRS and Department of Labor correction program filings.
• Counsel on ESOP transactions and ongoing administration.
• Advise on Code Section 409A compliance.

Skills

Research skills

Analytical skills

Written & verbal communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Attorney in Highlands Ranch, CO. The position offers flexibility in title and hours, with remote work options available. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in employee benefits and executive compensation counseling, particularly in mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.

Duties

• Research tax and ERISA issues affecting retirement, welfare, and fringe benefit plans.
• Review statutory and regulatory changes and advise clients on compliance strategies.
• Assist with due diligence, purchase agreement review, and benefits integration in corporate transactions.
• Draft employment agreements and incentive arrangements.
• Complete IRS and Department of Labor correction program filings.
• Counsel on ESOP transactions and ongoing administration.
• Advise on Code Section 409A compliance.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of law firm experience in employee benefits and executive compensation.
• Experience in mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in drafting legal documents.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements.
• Remote work options.