Real Estate Attorney - North Carolina

<h2 style="margin-top:11px;margin-bottom:5px;"><span style="font-size:16pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:'Aptos Display', sans-serif;"><span style="color:#0f4761;"><span style="font-weight:normal;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;">Job Description</span></span></span></span></span></span></h2><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:'Aptos Display', sans-serif;"><span style="color:#202124;">We are a growing multi-state real estate conveyancing firm seeking an experienced North Carolina Real Estate Attorney to support residential and commercial real estate transactions throughout the state. This opportunity is open only to attorneys who are licensed and in good standing with the North Carolina Bar and currently reside in North Carolina.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:'Aptos Display', sans-serif;"><span style="color:#202124;">The attorney in this role will work closely with our operations team and serve as the primary legal resource for North Carolina real estate matters.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><h2 style="margin-top:11px;margin-bottom:5px;"><span style="font-size:16pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:'Aptos Display', sans-serif;"><span style="color:#0f4761;"><span style="font-weight:normal;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;">Responsibilities</span></span></span></span></span></span></h2><ul style="margin-bottom:11px;"><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="color:#202124;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:'Aptos Display', sans-serif;">Prepare and issue title opinions </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="color:#202124;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:'Aptos Display', sans-serif;">Review title commitments and related closing documents </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="color:#202124;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:'Aptos Display', sans-serif;">Handle residential and commercial real estate closings, including purchases and refinances </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="color:#202124;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:'Aptos Display', sans-serif;">Provide legal representation for buyers and sellers in real estate transactions </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="color:#202124;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:'Aptos Display', sans-serif;">Advise on title clearance, curative matters, and North Carolina real estate compliance requirements </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="color:#202124;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:'Aptos Display', sans-serif;">Coordinate with internal teams, lenders, agents, and clients throughout the transaction process </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="color:#202124;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:'Aptos Display', sans-serif;">Serve as North Carolina counsel for real estate and conveyancing matters as needed </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><h2 style="margin-top:11px;margin-bottom:5px;"><span style="font-size:16pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:'Aptos Display', sans-serif;"><span style="color:#0f4761;"><span style="font-weight:normal;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;">Qualifications</span></span></span></span></span></span></h2><ul style="margin-bottom:11px;"><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="color:#202124;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:'Aptos Display', sans-serif;">Active North Carolina Bar license in good standing required </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="color:#202124;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:'Aptos Display', sans-serif;">Must currently reside in North Carolina </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="color:#202124;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:'Aptos Display', sans-serif;">Minimum of 3 years of experience in real estate, title, conveyancing, or related law </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="color:#202124;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:'Aptos Display', sans-serif;">Strong knowledge of North Carolina title standards, recording procedures, and settlement practices </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="color:#202124;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:'Aptos Display', sans-serif;">Excellent communication, organizational, and client service skills </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="color:#202124;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:'Aptos Display', sans-serif;">Ability to work independently and manage multiple transactions efficiently </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><h2 style="margin-top:11px;margin-bottom:5px;"><span style="font-size:16pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:'Aptos Display', sans-serif;"><span style="color:#0f4761;"><span style="font-weight:normal;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;">Schedule</span></span></span></span></span></span></h2><ul style="margin-bottom:11px;"><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="color:#202124;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:'Aptos Display', sans-serif;">Flexible schedule based on transaction volume and client needs </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><h2 style="margin-top:11px;margin-bottom:5px;"><span style="font-size:16pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:'Aptos Display', sans-serif;"><span style="color:#0f4761;"><span style="font-weight:normal;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;">Work Location</span></span></span></span></span></span></h2><ul style="margin-bottom:11px;"><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="color:#202124;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:'Aptos Display', sans-serif;">Remote within North Carolina, with availability for in-state closings and client meetings as needed </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><h2 style="margin-top:11px;margin-bottom:5px;"><span style="font-size:16pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:'Aptos Display', sans-serif;"><span style="color:#0f4761;"><span style="font-weight:normal;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;">Compensation Disclosure</span></span></span></span></span></span></h2><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:'Aptos Display', sans-serif;"><span style="color:#202124;">This is a commission-based opportunity. Compensation is earned per transaction/closing completed. No base salary is provided.</span></span></span></span></span></b></span></span></span><br><br> 

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