Senior Attorney – Residential Real Estate

Job Type: Full-Time, In-Office

About the Job: A growing residential real estate law firm is seeking a Senior Attorney – Residential Real Estate to join its Summerville, SC team. This role is ideal for an experienced real estate attorney with a strong background in residential real estate closings, title examination, and title curative work. The successful candidate will handle residential closings, advise buyers, sellers, lenders, and other real estate professionals, resolve title and transaction issues, and help build strong client and referral relationships. This position also offers the opportunity to contribute to business development, networking, marketing initiatives, and the continued growth of the office.

Key Responsibilities: Conduct residential real estate closings in accordance with applicable state laws and firm policies. Review closing packages and settlement statements for accuracy and compliance. Explain legal documents and closing procedures to buyers, sellers, lenders, and real estate professionals. Represent lenders, buyers, and sellers in residential real estate transactions. Resolve closing issues and facilitate timely transaction completion. Examine title reports, title commitments, surveys, deeds, and public records. Identify title defects, liens, encumbrances, and ownership issues. Perform title curative work, including releases, corrective deeds, affidavits, probate documentation, and other legal instruments. Work with title insurance underwriters to resolve title matters and satisfy underwriting requirements. Ensure marketable title is established before closing. Prepare preliminary and final title opinion statements. Draft, review, and revise deeds, affidavits, powers of attorney, easements, corrective instruments, and other real estate documents. Review purchase contracts, loan documents, title commitments, and closing disclosures. Provide legal analysis and practical recommendations on transactional matters. Respond to client inquiries and provide professional legal guidance. Maintain strong client relationships through exceptional service and communication. Manage the in-office Receptionist. Develop and maintain relationships with Realtors®, mortgage lenders, builders, developers, and other referral sources. Attend industry networking events, association meetings, and community functions. Participate in marketing and client appreciation initiatives. Identify opportunities to expand existing relationships and generate new business. Represent the firm professionally within the real estate and legal communities.

Requirements: Minimum 5 years of experience in residential real estate. Current license to practice law in South Carolina. Must be in good standing with the applicable State Bar. Demonstrated experience conducting residential real estate closings. Current appointment as a South Carolina Notary Public. Comfortable interacting with clients in high-pressure customer service situations. Established relationships within the local real estate market. Proven track record of client development and referral generation. Strong public speaking and networking abilities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications: Additional North Carolina law license preferred, but not required. Strong title examination and title curative experience. Experience with title insurance underwriting guidelines and requirements. Detail-oriented, organized, and process-driven approach. Strong interpersonal and client-service skills. Motivated to grow and eager to learn. Ability to provide practical legal guidance and build long-term professional relationships. Experience with business development, networking, marketing, and referral generation.

Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance Disability and life insurance 401(k) with company match Paid Time Off (PTO)Training and mentorship program Collaborative and family-oriented work environment Growth opportunities