Property Transaction & Closing Specialist

Overview

This role supports property transaction and commercial real estate closing activities for new branch openings and other commercial transaction types.

The specialist advises on real estate site selection, transaction structure, and due diligence (zoning, title, survey, environmental). Responsibilities include reviewing title insurance documents, leading commercial closings (purchases, sales, leases, sale-leasebacks, acquisitions), and summarizing diligence documents to identify investigation needs. The role also interfaces with internal teams, outside counsel, and closing agents, and manages and improves real estate and legal department procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and counsel related to real estate site selection, transaction structure, due diligence (including zoning, title, survey, and environmental review), and real estate documents for new branch opening activities.
• Review all aspects of Title Insurance Documents and work directly with the Title Insurance Company for real estate transactions.
  • Familiarity with exception documents, covenants & restrictions, leases, mortgages, deeds of trust, and other items commonly found on a title commitment.
  • Compile and execute documents associated with real estate transactions.
  • Lead and conduct closings for commercial transactions, including purchases, sales, leases, sale-leasebacks, and acquisitions.
• Review, summarize, and report diligence-related documents, including (but not limited to) Environmental Assessments, Commercial Surveys, and Zoning reports.
  • Identify areas requiring further investigation and/or remediation.
• Coordinate with colleagues across real estate, development, construction, and other internal teams to support transparency across departments.
• Communicate and coordinate with outside counsel, opposing counsel, staff landlord personnel, and title and escrow agents.
• Understand, manage, and improve real estate and legal department procedures and forms to create efficiencies and cost savings.

Requirements

• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment with very detailed information while maintaining a high degree of accuracy.
• Proactive work ethic and ability to demonstrate initiative.
• Ability to organize, coordinate, manage self and time effectively, prioritize projects, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively, professionally, and persuasively with employees, managers, and the public, both verbally and in writing.
• Self-directed and able to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.
• Strong computer skills, including ability to learn and use proprietary computer systems and databases.

Education & Experience

• At least 5 years experience working with legal/property transactions.
• High school diploma required and college degree in paralegal studies.
• Alternatively, experience working in title insurance examination and/or real estate transaction closings as well as business administration preferred.
• Experience in banking and commercial lending processes and procedures, including exposure to the closing and real estate finance process.
• Experience working in a real estate department or for a real estate acquisition and management department of a commercial entity.
• Experience as a paralegal or attorney in a law firm reading, reviewing, and analyzing legal documents pertaining to real property.

Preferred Qualifications

• Notary Public preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees
• Generous PTO + paid holidays
• 401(k) + company match
• Gym membership stipend + wellness programs (earn PTO and prizes!)
• Company events, food truck nights
• 16 hours of paid volunteer time per year
• Career advancement, leadership training, and professional development opportunities

Location

Remote work out of Corporate Headquarters in Columbia, MO.

Additional Information

• Very limited travel needed, as required.
• Employment is contingent on passing a background check. Some roles require passing a drug test, depending on job responsibilities.