Property Transaction & Closing Specialist

Overview

This role involves advising on real estate site selection, transaction structure, and due diligence (zoning, title, survey, and environmental) for new branch openings. The Property Transaction & Closing Specialist reviews Title Insurance Documents, leads commercial closings (purchases, sales, leases, sale-leasebacks, acquisitions), and summarizes diligence documents (Environmental Assessments, Surveys, Zoning reports) to identify investigation needs. This position also interfaces with internal teams, outside counsel, and closing agents, and is responsible for managing and improving 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 coordinate directly with the Title Insurance Company for real estate transactions.
  • Familiarity with Exception documents, Covenants & Restrictions, Leases, Mortgages and Deeds of Trust, and other items commonly found on a Title Commitment.
  • Compile and execute all 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 that require further investigation and/or remediation.
• Interact with colleagues across real estate, development, and construction teams to facilitate transparency across departments.
• Coordinate with outside counsel, opposing counsel, staff landlord personnel, title and escrow agents, and others.
• Understand, manage, and improve real estate and Legal Department procedures and forms to create efficiencies and cost savings.

Requirements

• Ability to multitask within a fast-paced work environment with very detailed information while maintaining a high degree of accuracy.
• Proactive work ethic with demonstrated 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 and Experience

• At least 5 years of experience working with legal/property transactions.
• High school diploma required and college degree in paralegal studies.
  • 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, or similar prior exposure to the closing and real estate finance process (helpful and sought after).
• 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.

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 (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, based out of Corporate Headquarters in Columbia, MO.

Additional Information

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