Property Transaction & Closing Specialist

Overview

The organization is seeking a Property Transaction & Closing Specialist to work remotely, based out of its Corporate Headquarters in Columbia, MO.

This role advises on real estate site selection, transaction structure, and due diligence (including zoning, title, survey, and environmental) for new branch openings. The specialist reviews title insurance documents, leads commercial closings (purchases, sales, leases, sale-leasebacks, acquisitions), summarizes diligence documents (such as environmental assessments, surveys, and zoning reports), and identifies investigation needs. The position also interfaces with internal teams, outside counsel, and closing agents, while managing and improving real estate and legal department procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice related to real estate site selection, transaction structure, due diligence (including zoning, title, survey, and environmental review), and real estate documents for new branch openings.
• Review Title Insurance Documents and work directly with the Title Insurance Company during 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-related documents, including (but not limited to) Environmental Assessments, Commercial Surveys, and Zoning reports.
  • Identify areas requiring further investigation and/or remediation.
• Coordinate with internal teams across real estate, development, and construction to facilitate transparency across departments.
• Interact with outside counsel, opposing counsel, 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 with initiative.
• Strong organization and time-management skills; ability to prioritize projects and meet deadlines.
• Professional and effective communication skills (verbal and written) with employees, managers, and the public.
• Self-directed with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• 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 and a college degree in paralegal studies.
• Alternatively: prior experience working in title insurance examination and/or real estate transaction closings and business administration experience preferred.
• Experience in banking and commercial lending processes and procedures, and/or exposure to real estate finance processes, helpful and sought after.
• 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.

Physical Requirements

• Very limited travel needed, as required.
• 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
• 16 hours of paid volunteer time per year
• Career advancement, leadership training, and professional development opportunities

Location

• Remote work, based out of Corporate Headquarters in Columbia, MO

Additional Information

• Employment is contingent on passing a background check. Some roles may require passing a drug test depending on job responsibilities.
• EOE M/F/D/V.