Real Estate/Title Attorney

A law firm in Albany, NY, seeks an experienced Real Estate/Title Attorney with a strong background in commercial real estate, specifically focusing on title and title insurance matters. The ideal candidate must be an approved title insurance agent in good standing with a national title insurance company, demonstrating enthusiasm for client service and initiative, along with a solid academic background.

Duties:

• Conduct comprehensive title examinations and research to assess property ownership and status.
• Draft and review title opinions, title commitments, and other title insurance documents with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Provide legal counsel and guidance on complex real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, and financing.
• Collaborate closely with clients, lenders, and stakeholders to resolve title issues and ensure clear title conveyance.
• Represent clients in real estate closings, ensuring all legal requirements are met and transactions proceed smoothly.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New York State Bar (active and in good standing).
• 7-10 years of progressive experience in commercial real estate law, specializing in title examination and title insurance matters.
• Proven ability to independently manage and lead real estate transactions from inception to completion.

Certifications:

• Approved title insurance agent with a national title insurance company (must be in good standing).

Skills:

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail in identifying and resolving complex title issues.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for effective client interaction and legal document drafting.
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively, work well under pressure, and meet deadlines consistently.
• Proficiency in legal research, including familiarity with real estate laws, regulations, and industry practices.
• Dedication to maintaining high ethical standards and confidentiality in all client matters.

This Albany-based firm prides themselves on providing superior legal counsel on agriculture, alcohol beverages, bankruptcy, financial reorganization and insolvency, building and construction, corporate, e-commerce, education k-12, employee benefits, executive compensation, energy, environmental, land use and zoning, financial services, government affairs, internal investigation, health care, health systems, immigration, higher education, intellectual property, labor and employment, litigation, long-term care, mergers and acquisitions, municipal law, Native American law, privacy and data security, private equity and venture capital, public finance, real estate, secured lending, asset recovery, securities, sports law, tax, technology and software, telecommunications, and trusts and estate matters.