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Investors Title Company and Affiliates · 9 hours ago

1031 Exchange Counsel

Chapel Hill, NC

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Investors Title Exchange Corporation (ITEC) is seeking an experienced Exchange Counsel to join their team as a key legal and operational resource. The role involves applying legal principles to complex real-world issues related to 1031 exchanges, while also providing client advisory services and developing market strategies.

Financial ServicesInsurance

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Strategic Problem Solving – Apply sophisticated analytical skills to resolve high-complexity legal and operational challenges

Client Advisory Services – Translate complex legal and tax concepts into accessible guidance with taxpayers, attorneys, CPAs, and real estate professionals

Subject Matter Expertise – Serve as or develop into a subject matter expert in IRC Section 1031 regulations, IRS guidance (Revenue Procedures, Revenue Rulings, Private Letter Rulings), emerging case law

Legal Research & Analysis – Research and resolve complex legal issues using sound judgment to determine appropriate handling of unique situations

Internal Training & Guidance – Provide ongoing legal education and technical guidance to Exchange Coordinators on complex matters

Complex File Oversight – Analyze and oversee transactions with complex, non-standard elements requiring specialized attention

Complex Transaction Structuring – Draft and structure sophisticated 1031 exchange transactions, including forward, reverse, and improvement exchanges

Client and Market Development - Prepare and deliver presentations to attorneys, CPAs, real estate professionals, and investors, including CLE and CE to drive and increase revenue

Branding - Increase brand recognition and strategic relationships by actively representing the company at industry events and professional networking opportunities

Content Creation - Author articles and educational content for website and marketing materials. Review and revise existing marketing collateral with updated information

Qualification

IRC Section 1031 expertiseLegal research skillsReal estate transactionsCustomer service orientationPublic speaking experienceTitle insurance familiarityLL.M. in TaxationContent creationTeam player mentalityMentoring experience

Required

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Active bar membership in at least one state (in good standing)

3-5 years of relevant legal experience in real estate transactions, 1031 exchanges, tax law, or related practice areas

Demonstrated strong analytical and legal research skills

Customer-service orientation and team-player mentality

Willingness and ability to travel occasionally for marketing and business development

Preferred

Experience with IRC Section 1031 like-kind exchanges

Experience training or mentoring junior staff

Familiarity with title insurance or settlement services

Prior public speaking or educational presentation experience

LL.M. in Taxation or Real Estate Law

Benefits

Professional development through continuing legal education

Company

Investors Title Company and Affiliates

Based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Investors Title Company is a holding company for Investors Title Insurance Company and National Investors Title Insurance Company which write policies to protect mortgage lenders and homeowners from unforeseen claims made against title to real property.

Founded in 1972

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA

501-1000 employees