Open Positions
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
RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE SENIOR ASSOCIATE/COUNSEL/JUNIOR PARTNER
Cummings & Lockwood seeks a Residential Real Estate Attorney with 6-8 years' experience for our Palm Beach Gardens, Florida office.
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
- Active license to practice law in the state of Florida
- Minimum of six (6) years’ experience practicing real estate law, focusing on residential transactions
- A proven track record of successfully handling complex residential real estate matters
- Strong understanding of real estate laws, standards of title and industry practices
- Excellent negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills
Responsibilities
- Provide expert legal advice and representation to clients in residential real estate transactions, including purchase and/or sales, leasing and refinances
- Draft, review and negotiate contracts, leases, deeds and other legal documents related to residential real estate transactions
- Conduct due diligence, title examinations and property inspections
- Handle closings and ensure compliance with all legal requirements and regulations
- Stay updated on changes in real estate laws and regulations and advise clients accordingly
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
INTERNATIONAL ESTATE PLANNING SENIOR ASSOCIATE/ COUNSEL/JUNIOR PARTNER
Cummings & Lockwood seeks International Estate Planning Attorney with at least 5 years' experience. This position can be based in the following offices: Stamford, CT or Naples 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.
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
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