Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Remote work options

Job summary

A Madison, Wisconsin law firm is seeking an Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Attorney with at least eight years of law firm experience to join its benefits team and provide counseling on complex ERISA and tax issues in corporate transactions.

The position offers flexibility in title and hours, with remote work options, and requires handling mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, drafting employment agreements, assisting with due diligence, and advising on 409A and ESOP matters.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Research tax and ERISA issues affecting retirement, welfare, and fringe benefit plans.
• Review statutory and regulatory changes and advise 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

Legal research

Analytical skills

Drafting legal documents

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Attorney with at least 8 years of experience for their Madison, WI office. The role offers flexibility in title and hours, with remote work options available. The candidate will provide comprehensive counseling on employee benefits and executive compensation, 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 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 state of practice.

Skills

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

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements.
• Remote work options available.