Property Transaction & Closing Specialist

Overview

This role involves advising on real estate site selection, transaction structure, and due diligence for new branch openings. You will review title insurance documents, lead commercial real estate closings, summarize diligence materials, and help manage and improve 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 to close 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 transaction types, including purchases, sales, leases, sale-leasebacks, and acquisitions.
• Review, summarize, and report diligence materials, including but not limited to Environmental Assessments, Commercial Surveys, and Zoning reports.
• Identify areas requiring further investigation and/or remediation based on diligence review.
• Coordinate with internal teams (including real estate, development, and construction) to facilitate transparency across departments.
• Interact with outside counsel, opposing counsel and staff landlord personnel, title and escrow agents, and other relevant third parties.
• 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 with 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; ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment.
• Strong computer skills, including the ability to learn and use proprietary computer systems and databases.

Education and Experience

• At least 5 years of experience working with legal/property transactions.
• High school diploma required; college degree in paralegal studies preferred.
• Alternatively, prior experience working in title insurance examination and/or real estate transaction closings; business administration preferred.
• Experience in banking and commercial lending processes and procedures, and/or related exposure to closing and real estate finance processes.
• Experience working in a real estate department or for a commercial entity’s real estate acquisition and management function.
• 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.

Physical Requirements

• Very limited travel needed, as required.

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
• Company events, food truck nights
• 16 hours of paid volunteer time per year
• Career advancement, leadership training, and professional development opportunities

Location

Remote work supported out of Corporate Headquarters in Columbia, MO.

Employment Conditions

Employment is contingent on passing a background check. Some roles may require passing a drug test, depending on job responsibilities.

Equal Opportunity

EOE M/F/D/V.