ERISA/Executive Compensation Transactions & Compliance Attorney in Saint George, UT

Law Firm

Saint George, UT

ERISA/Executive Compensation Transactions & Compliance Attorney in Saint George, UT

Attorney

5-10 yrs required

No

Job Title: Employment Law Attorney with ERISA Experience

Job Responsibilities:
- Legal Counsel and Compliance: The attorney will provide expert legal guidance on ERISA compliance, employee benefits plans, fiduciary responsibilities, and related regulations. This involves advising clients on the complexities of ERISA and ensuring that employee benefit plans comply with these regulations.
- Litigation and Dispute Resolution: The attorney will represent clients in ERISA-related litigation. This responsibility includes navigating legal disputes concerning employee benefits and ensuring that clients' interests are effectively represented in legal proceedings.
- Policy Development: The attorney will assist clients in developing policies that are compliant with ERISA. This involves working closely with businesses, plan sponsors, and fiduciaries to ensure their policies align with federal regulations.
- Transactions and Due Diligence: The attorney will conduct due diligence on employee benefit plans in the context of mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions. This includes advising clients on potential risks, liabilities, and compliance issues related to employee benefits during corporate restructuring.

Education and Experience Information:
- Significant experience in employment law, with a strong focus on ERISA and employee benefits.
- Demonstrated experience in ERISA compliance, fiduciary responsibilities, and benefits plan litigation.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Good judgment and adherence to high ethical standards.
- Strong academic credentials.
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
- Admitted to practice in any city where the law firm has an office or ability to be admitted by motion in that state.

Salary Information:
- The law firm offers a competitive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, and life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, and access to an employee assistance program and wealth management advisors. The benefits package also includes profit-sharing once eligible.

Additional Information:
The law firm is a regional firm headquartered in Salt Lake City with national expertise in numerous practice areas and is at the forefront of the legal communities in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Wyoming, and the Intermountain Region. The ideal candidate will work with a diverse range of clients, including businesses, plan sponsors, and fiduciaries. The law firm actively recruits to obtain a diverse applicant pool.