Summary: Join a team with an established and diverse client base. Advise employers (including publicly traded entities, private companies, government employers, non-profit entities and religious organizations) with establishing, maintaining and terminating all types of qualified retirement plans, non-qualified retirement plans, health and welfare plans, fringe benefits and executive compensation arrangements. Provide practical, business-oriented advice to clients regarding compliance with ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code and securities laws. Advise clients on the application of the fiduciary responsibility and prohibited transaction rules to various types of transactions and investments. Responsibilities: Designing, drafting, and consulting on the legal issues involving executive compensation, and severance and executive equity plans Assisting clients with Internal Revenue Service, Department of Labor and Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) matters Advising clients regarding benefit plan and executive compensation issues as related to mergers and acquisitions Counseling on the design, implementation, and ongoing administration of all types of employee benefit plans Educating clients on legislative and regulatory developments and assisting in designing solutions to same Drafting and interpreting defined contribution plans and defined benefit plans Consulting on legal issues involving the administration and compliance of all types of health and welfare and fringe benefit plans (including the ACA and other health care reform laws, COBRA, HIPAA) Developing new clients and business contacts Requirements: J.D. from an ABA accredited school Admitted to practice in Colorado or ability to be admitted to the Colorado bar 10+ years of experience in the following areas: qualified retirement plans, employee benefit plans in mergers and acquisitions, employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs), executive compensation, fringe benefits, and/or health and welfare plans Strong work ethic, entrepreneurial attitude, high level of attention to detail, and exemplary client service skills The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements. Sherman & Howard offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, flexible spending, 401(k), Paid Time Off, paid holidays, bonuses and more. Placing a qualified candidate in this position will result in a K-1 relationship with the firm, not a direct employment relationship (W-2). Date Posted - 2/21/2024 Deadline to Apply - 6/30/2024