Employee Benefits Attorney

Armstrong Teasdale LLP is seeking a Lateral Associate with employee benefits and executive compensation expertise to join its Corporate Services Group as an Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Associate in our St. Louis office. The ideal candidate will have 4 years of experience in reviewing employee benefit plans, agreements and compensation programs for merger and acquisition transactions, as well as assisting in the design, implementation and advising on such programs for businesses and organizations of various sizes and structures.

Associates have an exciting opportunity to learn from and work closely with energetic, highly experienced legal practitioners in a friendly, cooperative environment.

Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Simultaneously handles the high-level and strategic aspects of multiple legal matters at different stages of progression, from inception to conclusion;
• Possesses strong attention to detail and good interpersonal skills for communicating with attorneys and clients;
• Demonstrates an ability to work independently and productively and shows a strong interest in advancing a career in Corporate Services;
• Produces quality legal work and bills the required amounts of hours to ensure excellent client services;
• Manages business and generates business through group and individual efforts; and
• Complies with the very highest ethical standards of the legal profession.

Competencies:

• Decision Making – Identifies issues and provides suggestions to day-to-day problems;
• Communication – Shares information by using data and information to support an argument or point of view. Keeps team informed about progress and problems;
• Leadership – Works autonomously and is motivated to anticipate future business needs;
• Continuous Learning – Identifies self-training needs and opportunities. Positively accepts changes;
• Teamwork – Actively participates in teams and can provide feedback and solutions;
• Alignment to Values – Consistently demonstrates the Firm's values and offers constructive feedback to team members regarding the values. Strives to learn more and participate in diversity and inclusion efforts. Demonstrates respect by understanding and providing support.

Required Education: Juris Doctor

Required Licenses and/or Certifications: Licensed to practice law in good standing in one or more jurisdictions where the Firm conducts business; must maintain applicable license renewal and CLE requirements

Preferred Experience: 4 years’ experience assisting in designing, implementing and advising on employee benefits plans, executive plans and other transactional work; substantial experience in drafting and reviewing sophisticated corporate documents. Prior experience working at a law firm is a plus.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Indirect - actively utilizes support staff or junior associates to ensure client satisfaction

Physical Activity: The employee will be required to sit (or utilize a standing desk) for prolonged periods and work on a computer

Travel Required: Less than 10%

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

EEO Statement: Armstrong Teasdale is an equal opportunity employer and will make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status or other protected status, in accordance with federal, state and local laws. At Armstrong Teasdale, we define diversity and inclusion broadly and focus on helping professionals of all races, religions, national origins, gender identities, ethnicities, sexual orientations and physical abilities feel a sense of belonging. Diversity and inclusion are core values of the firm, and we recognize the richness they bring to our workplace.