Regional Title Attorney Job at RGS Title, LLC, Alexandria, VA

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  • RGS Title, LLC
  • Alexandria, VA

Job Description

The Regional Title Attorney acts as the primary legal advisor within a designated geographic area, providing expert guidance on real estate transactions, title insurance matters, and legal complexities related to property ownership, ensuring compliance with local regulations while supporting the company's sales and underwriting teams by evaluating title risks and authorizing the issuance of title insurance policies within their region.

Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Job Functions)

Common job activities are listed below; actual position responsibilities may vary. Refer to your manager or human resources for specific duties and performance expectations.

1. Title Examination and Underwriting:

  • Review title abstracts, surveys, and other property documents to identify potential title defects, liens, encumbrances, or other legal issues.
  • Analyze legal complexities and make informed decisions regarding the insurability of a property title.
  • Provide underwriting support to title agents by assessing risks and approving title insurance policies within established guidelines.

2. Legal Advice and Consultation:

  • Prepare and review deeds, contracts, powers of attorney, trust documents, title abstract reports, and any other legal documents relevant to conducting settlements and insuring title.
  • Offer legal counsel to internal teams (sales, escrow officers, agents) regarding complex title issues, contract interpretation, and compliance matters.

3. Relationship Management:

  • Develop and maintain relationships with local real estate professionals, lenders, attorneys, and other key stakeholders in the region.
  • Build strong partnerships with local title agents to provide timely and accurate legal support.
  • Present educational courses.

4. Business Development:

  • Participate in marketing initiatives to promote the company's title insurance products and services within the region.
  • Identify potential business opportunities and collaborate with sales teams to expand market share
  • Conduct settlements

Performance Expectations

  • Meet all performance and behavior expectations outlined in the company performance appraisal form or communicated by management.
  • Perform responsibilities as directed achieving desired results within expected time frames and with a high degree of quality and professionalism.
  • Follow the company’s dress code, which is a professional business casual attire
  • Establish and maintain positive and productive work relationships with all staff, customers and business partners.
  • Demonstrate the behavioral and technical competencies necessary to effectively complete job responsibilities. Take personal initiative for technical and professional development.
  • Follow the company HR Policy, the Code of Business Conduct and all subsidiary and department policies and procedures, including protecting confidential company information, attending work punctually and regularly, and following good safety practices in all activities.

Qualifications

Education:

  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Experience:

  • Proven experience in real estate law, with a focus on title insurance and property ownership issues

Knowledge and Skills:

  • Strong understanding of title examination procedures, legal research methods, and relevant regulations
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders
  • Ability to work independently and manage a high volume of transactions within tight deadlines
  • Familiarity with local real estate market dynamics and legal nuances within the assigned region

Other (licenses, certifications, schedule flexibility/OT, travel, etc.):

  • Active membership in the state bar

We offer a full suite of benefits including Medical, Health Savings Account, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation (PTO), 401(k) with employer match, Flexible Spending Account, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Tags

Contract work, Casual work, Local area, Flexible hours,

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