General Counsel-Real Estate /Title Company

About the Role

CornerStone Professional Placement has partnered with a growing and highly respected real estate title company in Fort Worth to identify a General Counsel / Fee Attorney. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced real estate attorney to join an established organization handling a high volume of residential and commercial real estate transactions while serving as a key member of the team and contributing to the company's growth trajectory.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal oversight and support for residential and commercial real estate transactions, including approximately 300 transactions per month
• Review title commitments, title opinions, title examinations, and title insurance matters
• Perform title curative work involving estates, missing heirs, ownership defects, and co-insurance issues
• Prepare and review deeds, settlement documents, contracts, and closing-related legal documentation
• Advise title operations, lenders, and real estate professionals on legal and compliance matters
• Support complex commercial transactions, including data center development projects and sophisticated title insurance arrangements
• Ensure compliance with Texas real estate laws, title insurance regulations, and industry requirements
• Serve as a legal resource on employment-related and general corporate matters as needed
• Partner with ownership and leadership on risk management, operational support, and long-term strategic initiatives

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Active Texas Bar license in good standing
• Strong background in real estate law, title insurance, fee attorney services, or closing transactions
• Prior experience with a title company, title plant, underwriting counsel, or real estate law firm strongly preferred
• Demonstrated expertise in title review, title curative matters, and transactional legal support
• Familiarity with SoftPro, Smart View, or similar title and closing software platforms
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume transactional environment
• Practical, solution-oriented approach to legal issues and client service
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills while maintaining a highly detailed and focused work style
• Ability to work onsite in Fort Worth and manage occasional extended hours during peak transaction periods

Pay

Salary: $125,000 - $200,000+ annually based on experience

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Onsite with potential hybrid flexibility for the right candidate)

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Program (twice annually)
• PTO Program with tenure-based increases
• Birthday Paid Time Off
• One Hour of Weekly Self-Care Time
• Growth opportunities