Real Estate Attorney

Job Overview

Founded in Richmond, Virginia in 1997, CapCenter exists to help individuals and families achieve one of life's most meaningful milestones—homeownership. By bringing mortgage, realty, and insurance services together under one roof, we provide a simpler, more transparent experience designed to save clients time and money. Our commitment to innovation, including our Zero Closing Cost mortgage, has earned the trust of thousands of clients and fueled our growth through repeat business and referrals. At CapCenter, our mission extends beyond serving clients. We foster a collaborative, high-impact environment where employees are empowered to do meaningful work, grow professionally, and make a real difference in the lives of the people we serve.

Key Responsibilities

• Closing Execution. Conduct residential real estate closings with precision, address client concerns, and ensure every client leaves eager to refer CapCenter to friends and family.
• Operations Team Leadership. Lead a cross-functional team of mortgage and closing professionals, driving adherence to operational timelines and holding the team accountable for client satisfaction from application through closing. Includes coaching team members, identifying bottlenecks, and ensuring that team operations reflect CapCenter’s mission of simplifying the homeownership experience and maintaining full transparency in every client interaction.
• Lending Counsel. Advise the production and closing teams on legal, title, and compliance requirements imposed by applicable law and the secondary mortgage market, keeping transactions compliant and well-structured from initiation through closing.
• Transaction Quality Control. Serve as the quality control backstop across CapCenter’s title, loan production, closing, and realty teams—reviewing documentation, identifying risk, and ensuring every file meets company standards before closing.
• Build a Better Way. Evaluate and improve CapCenter’s processes, forms, and systems with a focus on efficiency, consistency, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills, sound legal judgment, and a desire to use a legal background to drive business results are essential. Legal experience, preferably in real estate, mortgage lending, or a related transactional practice, is strongly preferred.
• Active Virginia law license (or eligibility for admission) and J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal and financial concepts clearly.
• High standards of professionalism, ethics, and integrity.
• Genuine enthusiasm for client service and a commitment to delivering an outstanding client experience.
• Demonstrated ability to perform effectively under pressure and manage multiple concurrent transactions.
• Ability to coach, motivate, and drive operational consistency within a transactional team.
• Keen attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and thoroughness.
• Willingness to develop deep expertise in local real estate and mortgage markets.
• A collaborative, growth-oriented mindset.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $75,000 - $135,000. Individual compensation will be determined based on job-related business considerations, such as relevant qualifications, experience, education, certifications, and skills. Where applicable, this position may also be eligible for incentive compensation and/or discretionary bonus opportunities.

Benefits

CapCenter offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid vacation, paid holidays, and other programs designed to support the well-being and professional growth of our employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CapCenter is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Veteran/Disability). All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.