Employee Benefits Counsel/Partner

A law firm in Dallas, TX, is actively seeking an experienced and accomplished Employee Benefits Counsel/Partner to enhance its team. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of relevant experience, demonstrating expertise in ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, and other employee benefits laws. This position requires a Juris Doctorate, a strong background in qualified retirement plans, executive compensation, and health and welfare benefits, and the ability to build and expand a practice.

Duties:

• Provide expert legal counsel on employee benefits matters, including qualified retirement plans, executive compensation (nonqualified plans and equity compensation plans), and health and welfare benefits.
• Exhibit proficiency in ESOP transactions, with a preference for hands-on experience.
• Cultivate and manage a book of business, leveraging existing relationships and driving new business development.
• Lead and collaborate with associate attorneys in the employee benefits practice area.
• Stay current with changes in employee benefits laws, regulations, and industry trends.
• Advise clients on ERISA compliance, the Internal Revenue Code, and other applicable laws.
• Contribute to the strategic growth and direction of the firm's employee benefits practice.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in employee benefits law.
• Active license to practice law in Texas (TX).
• Proven expertise in qualified retirement plans, welfare plans, and nonqualified plans.
• Previous experience in ESOP transactions, with a preference for hands-on experience.
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage a practice, including mentorship of associate attorneys.
• Preferred background in a large law firm environment.

Skills:

• Deep understanding of ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, and other employee benefits laws.
• Exceptional analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Successful track record in business development and client relationship management.
• Leadership and mentorship capabilities.
• Strategic thinking and a contribution to firm-wide growth initiatives.

Associates at this prestigious firm applaud that they are given high-level work paired with ample resources; the result, they say, is that they receive interesting projects and valuable collaborations with senior associates and partners. They also praise its flexible face-time policies paired with market pay.