Property Transaction & Closing Specialist

Overview

This role supports property transaction activities, including advising on real estate site selection and due diligence, reviewing title insurance documents, and leading commercial real estate closings. Work is remote, with location tied to corporate headquarters in Columbia, MO.

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 related to new branch opening activities.
• Review all aspects of Title Insurance Documents and work directly with the Title Insurance Company in real estate transactions.
• Familiarity with exception documents, covenants & restrictions, leases, mortgages, and deeds of trust as well as 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 Environmental Assessments, Commercial Surveys, and Zoning reports.
• Identify areas that require further investigation and/or remediation.
• Coordinate with colleagues across real estate, development, and construction teams to facilitate transparency.
• Interact with outside counsel, opposing counsel, staff landlord personnel, title and escrow agents, and other transaction stakeholders.
• 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.
• Ability to communicate effectively, professionally, and persuasively with employees, managers, and the public, both verbally and in writing.
• Self-directed with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• 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; college degree in paralegal studies. Alternatively, prior experience working in title insurance examination and/or real estate transaction closings is acceptable (business administration preferred).
• Experience in banking and commercial lending processes and procedures, and similar exposure to closing and real estate finance processes is helpful and sought after.
• Experience working in a real estate department or for a commercial entity’s real estate acquisition and management department.
• 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 (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.

Employment Conditions

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

Equal Opportunity

• EOE M/F/D/V