Direct Counsel
Title & Survey / Real Estate Due Diligence Attorney
Direct Counsel, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28202
Job Description
Job Description
Title & Survey / Real Estate Due Diligence Attorney – Charlotte, NC or New York, NY Compensation Range: $100,000 – $430,000, depending on experience and location Non-partnership track opportunity
Direct Counsel is seeking an experienced
Real Estate Due Diligence Attorney
to join a nationally recognized Real Estate Finance practice in either Charlotte, NC or New York, NY. This role is focused exclusively on
title and survey review
and
real estate due diligence
across a wide range of commercial real estate transactions. The ideal candidate will have
6+ years of relevant experience
from a large law firm or title company environment. Key Responsibilities: Manage and coordinate all aspects of
title & survey review
across single-property and large portfolio transactions
Review title commitments, summarize exceptions, identify title defects, and finalize proformas and endorsements
Assist with flood due diligence and collaborate closely with deal attorneys to develop practical structuring solutions
Communicate directly with
title companies, borrower’s counsel, and third-party providers
to ensure timely delivery of diligence items
Review commercial leases and prepare lease abstracts
Analyze zoning reports, negotiate acceptable versions, and finalize key diligence items such as
SNDAs, estoppels, and zoning reports
Supervise junior attorneys while remaining hands-on in the execution and quality control of deliverables
Qualifications: At least 6 years of experience in
title, survey, or real estate due diligence
Background in
large law firm or title company
is highly preferred
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines across complex transactions
Comfortable negotiating with counterparties even in a non-document drafting role
Why This Opportunity? High-impact role within a leading real estate finance team
Opportunity to work on transactions ranging from single-asset deals to
portfolios of 50+ properties
Competitive compensation with flexibility in location
Job Description
Title & Survey / Real Estate Due Diligence Attorney – Charlotte, NC or New York, NY Compensation Range: $100,000 – $430,000, depending on experience and location Non-partnership track opportunity
Direct Counsel is seeking an experienced
Real Estate Due Diligence Attorney
to join a nationally recognized Real Estate Finance practice in either Charlotte, NC or New York, NY. This role is focused exclusively on
title and survey review
and
real estate due diligence
across a wide range of commercial real estate transactions. The ideal candidate will have
6+ years of relevant experience
from a large law firm or title company environment. Key Responsibilities: Manage and coordinate all aspects of
title & survey review
across single-property and large portfolio transactions
Review title commitments, summarize exceptions, identify title defects, and finalize proformas and endorsements
Assist with flood due diligence and collaborate closely with deal attorneys to develop practical structuring solutions
Communicate directly with
title companies, borrower’s counsel, and third-party providers
to ensure timely delivery of diligence items
Review commercial leases and prepare lease abstracts
Analyze zoning reports, negotiate acceptable versions, and finalize key diligence items such as
SNDAs, estoppels, and zoning reports
Supervise junior attorneys while remaining hands-on in the execution and quality control of deliverables
Qualifications: At least 6 years of experience in
title, survey, or real estate due diligence
Background in
large law firm or title company
is highly preferred
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines across complex transactions
Comfortable negotiating with counterparties even in a non-document drafting role
Why This Opportunity? High-impact role within a leading real estate finance team
Opportunity to work on transactions ranging from single-asset deals to
portfolios of 50+ properties
Competitive compensation with flexibility in location