Esop Attorney

ESOP Attorney

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

This position will provide legal support for (1) a wide variety of ESOP transactions and other matters in which Argent Trust is an ESOP trustee and (2) litigation and U.S. Department of Labor investigations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Deploy an understanding of ERISA and tax laws applicable to ESOPs
• Prepare, review and/or negotiate the terms of purchase and sale and related documents for ESOP transactions
• Help manage lawsuits and U.S. Department of Labor investigations
• Conduct legal research for litigation and U.S. Department of Labor investigations
• Assist in the preparation of motions, briefs, and other court filings and responses to U.S. Department of Labor inquiries
• Assist in the development of litigation strategy
• Attend conferences to increase ESOP knowledge and skills
• Marketing and sales
• Some travel required
• Report directly to the head of Argent's ESOP team

Knowledge and Skills:

• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills in the ERISA area
• Legal research skills
• Demonstrated experience with, or at least interest in, the preparation of briefs and motions
• Ability to handle multiple matters simultaneously
• Maintain a high level of service to both Argent Trust colleagues and to ESOPs and the employers that sponsor them
• Experience with negotiations
• Strong organizational skills
• Bright, creative, ability to ?think outside the box?
• Ability to communicate effectively with outside litigation counsel in ESOP litigation and U.S. Department of Labor investigations
• Superior writing skills
• Good interpersonal skills and a team player
• Full time in office

Education/Experience:

• Juris Doctorate
• A concentration in ERISA, and exposure to ESOPs
• Litigation experience is desirable but not required
• Minimum of 7+ years of professional work experience

What Argent Trust Company Offers:

• Argent Trust is one of the leading trustees in America, with a reputation for excellence and sophisticated knowledge of ESOPs
• The lawyer will be doing cutting edge work in the ESOP industry
• Argent Trust serves as a trustee of ESOPs sponsored by employers, both large and small, headquartered in all corners of the country
• Argent Trust's own lawyers, valuation analysts and trust administrators staff the business
• A generous compensation package is available, consisting of a base salary, two bonus programs, a 401(k) plan with matching employer contributions, a group health plan, and a variety of other fringe benefits
• All bar association and continuing legal education expenses covered
• No hourly billing, no timekeeping