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ALL CUMMINGS & LOCKWOOD OFFICES OFFER EXCELLENT SALARY AND GENEROUS BENEFITS INCLUDING:

  • 401K
  • Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Parental Leave
  • Paid Time Off
  • Eleven Holidays and 2 Floating Holidays
  • Referral Bonus Program

 

CIVIL LITIGATION ASSOCIATE - NO SEARCH FIRMS PLEASE

Stamford Office of Cummings & Lockwood seeks a civil litigation associate with 1-2 years of experience. This is an exceptional opportunity to join our team of highly-regarded litigators in a diverse and sophisticated litigation practice. Candidates must have excellent academic credentials and outstanding research, writing and communication skills. Connecticut bar preferred.

Please send cover letter, resume, writing sample and transcripts to Bonnie Artinian at bartinian@cl-law.com.  AA/EOE

 

INTERNATIONAL ESTATE PLANNING SENIOR ASSOCIATE/COUNSEL/JUNIOR PARTNER

Cummings & Lockwood seeks International Estate Planning Attorney with at least 5 years' experience.  This position can sit in any one of our offices:  Stamford, Greenwich or West Hartford, CT or Naples, Bonita Springs or Palm Beach Gardens, FL.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Strong academic credentials with a J.D. degree from an ABA-approved law school and an active member in good standing in the Connecticut and/or New York or Florida bars
  • Advising U.S. clients
    • with foreign assets on the proper structures to hold those assets, to  minimize U.S. taxes and coordinating with foreign counsel.
    • in structuring estate plan documents to benefit foreign beneficiaries.
    • who are married to a non-U.S. citizen spouse on tax and estate planning structures to minimize U.S. estate and gift tax.
    • on renouncing U.S. citizenship or abandoning long-term permanent residency
    • on structuring ownership in foreign businesses to minimize U.S. tax
  • Drafting U.S. estate plan documents for U.S. clients with foreign assets or foreign beneficiaries and coordinating with foreign counsel
  • Administering estates of U.S. individuals who own foreign assets
  • Advising foreign clients
    • in structuring investments in the U.S., including the acquisition of real estate
    • in tax efficient structures to transfer assets to U.S. beneficiaries
    • on pre-immigration planning
  • Drafting U.S. estate plan documents for foreign clients with assets or beneficiaries in the U.S. and coordinating with foreign counsel
  • Administering estates of foreign individuals who own U.S. assets
  • Advising clients on U.S. reporting requirements for foreign investments and transfers from foreign entities or people.

Partners, Counsel and Senior Associates are encouraged to apply.

Please send cover letter, resume and transcripts to Bonnie Artinian at bartinian@cl-law.com.  AA/EOE

 

CHARITABLE PLANNING ATTORNEY - CONNECTICUT OR FLORIDA OFFICES

Cummings & Lockwood is currently seeking an experienced Charitable Planning Attorney with 6+ years’ experience.  This position can be based in our Stamford,Connecticut Office or Naples or Palm Beach Gardens, Florida offices.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Strong academic credentials with a J.D. degree from an ABA-approved law school and an active member in good standing in the Connecticut and/or New York or Florida bars
  • Structuring and formation of charitable organizations, including public charities and private foundations
  • Preparing and administering charitable remainder trusts and charitable lead trusts
  • Preparing applications for tax-exempt status
  • Reviewing income tax returns for charitable entities
  • Advising charitable organizations and charitable entities on all aspects of administration and governance
  • Advising individuals on charitable deductions and the structure of charitable gifts

Partners, Counsel and Senior Associates are encouraged to apply.

Base Salary Range:   commensurate with experience, plus bonus potential and equity partner consideration

Please send cover letter, resume and transcripts to Bonnie Artinian at bartinian@cl-law.com.  AA/EOE

 

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