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ESOP Compliance Attorney - Flexible Location
New York, NY US
Job Description
ESOP Compliance Attorney - Flexible Location
Our client, an Am Law 200 law firm, is seeking an experienced employee benefits attorney with at least 8 years of practice experience. This position is open to most of the firm’s offices including Atlanta, Birmingham, Chicago, Detroit, Dallas, Grand Rapids, Lansing, New York, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Princeton, and Washington, D.C.
The estimated salary range for this position is $350,000 - $475,000 (annually) and may vary depending on experience and other factors.
Qualifications:
- 8+ years of practice experience
- Expertise in employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs)
- Experience counseling employee benefit plan sponsors with respect to ERISA and IRS requirements for KSOPs and ESOPs
- Experience in negotiating and drafting executive employment agreements and incentive plans on behalf of employers and executives
- Knowledge of employee benefits issues with an emphasis on ESOPs in the context of corporate mergers and acquisitions
- Experience reviewing merger and acquisition agreements for purposes of ESOP related review
- Ability to advise clients regarding compliance with Internal Revenue Code Sections 280G and 409A
- Exceptional work ethic, attention to detail, initiative, and motivation
- Ability to thrive in a team environment
- JD from an accredited law school and excellent academic credentials
- Membership in the state bar for the market where you are applying, or the ability to become barred in that state
About Us
Marina Sirras & Associates LLC is a boutique legal recruiting firm committed to connecting exceptional legal talent with top-tier law firms and in-house legal departments nationwide. With decades of experience and a personalized, relationship-driven approach, we take pride in understanding the unique needs of both our clients and candidates.
We are a proud member of the National Association of Legal Search Consultants (NALSC) and strictly adhere to the NALSC Code of Ethics. Marina Sirras, our founder, is a former President and Chairperson of the organization, reflecting our longstanding commitment to integrity and professionalism in legal recruiting.
To learn more about our team and services, please visit us at www.lawseek.com.
Meet Your Recruiter
Misty Kokkos
Global Legal Recruiter
mkokkos@lawseek.com
With fifteen years of combined experience in Talent Acquisition and Human Resources, Misty Kokkos has successfully navigated diverse industries ranging from start-ups to Big 4, financial services, logistics and supply chain, and more.
Misty’s recruiting experience spans globally from the United States to Europe, the United Kingdom, India and beyond. She focuses on practice areas including healthcare and regulatory compliance, as well as Labor and Employment.
Misty enjoys world travel, learning new languages and exploring the arts. Based in Athens, Greece, Misty splits her time between Europe and Texas, U.S.A.