True Title Company, LLC · 1 week ago
Associate Counsel
Clayton, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$72K/yr - $96K/yrTrue Title Company, LLC is seeking an Associate Counsel to provide underwriting support and legal guidance in the real estate and title insurance sectors. The role involves managing Section 1031 exchanges, preparing closing documents, and staying updated on regulatory changes while ensuring excellent customer service and problem-solving for clients.
ConstructionCustomer ServiceInsuranceReal Estate
Responsibilities
Provide underwriting support to TTC team members, including review of surveys, powers of attorney, trusts, entity documents and other closing-related documents
Prepare certain documents required for closing/title insurance outside the scope of escrow closers, such as escrow agreements, disbursing agreements, deeds and closing affidavits
Stay apprised of underwriting, industry, regulatory & statutory changes within Missouri, Illinois & Colorado and provide TTC team members with guidance on such issues as they arise
Work with TTC team members in the resolution/cure of title defects on closing and title files
Prepare and deliver internal approved Continuing Education courses to TTC team members (and occasional education courses to clients, including real estate agents and attorneys)
Perform legal research on special projects as requested by president and/or general counsel and/or associate general counsel
Manage Section 1031 tax-deferred exchanges in TES’ capacity as a qualified intermediary, including the following matters:
Prepare the necessary documentation to ensure compliance with Section 1031 and Internal Revenue Service guidance for all forms of exchanges (standard, reverse, improvement & hybrid)
Stay abreast of IRS regulations, opinions and rulings as they relate to Section 1031
Provide TTC & TES customers with appropriate guidance and customer service throughout the 1031 exchange process, managing timelines and funding transactions accordingly
With the company president, manage and revise (as necessary) the QI’s applicable 1031 documentation
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
If not yet obtained, work toward admission to the Missouri, Colorado & Illinois bars with active licensure
Strong customer service and problem-solving skills
Proficiency with legal research tools such as LexisNexis and Westlaw
Excellent research skills combined with strong writing abilities for drafting legal documents
Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel), as well as title insurance software and/or mortgage loan closing software
Strong negotiation skills and the ability to analyze complex legal issues critically
Exceptional communication skills—both written and verbal—and professional demeanor
Preferred
Some experience in real estate sector generally
Some experience in title insurance industry particularly
Benefits
Health/dental/vision insurance plans
401(k)
Vacation time
Profit share bonus plan
Company
True Title Company, LLC
True Title Company, LLC is a full-service title agency providing title insurance protection and closing/settlement services to ensure the efficient transfer of real estate for our residential and commercial clients.
Founded in 2012
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
John Duckworth
Partner / President
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