Staff Counsel

Salary range:  $90,000 - $115,000, starting pay based on skills and experience.    

The position is 100% in office and based in Greenwood, Colorado.

The company’s Staff Counsel position will be a member in the collaborative legal team that provides legal advice that supports the business objectives of the company while mitigating legal risks and ensuring compliance with title insurance industry regulations, applicable real estate laws, and the company’s ethics, values, and integrity.

Essential Functions:

• Performs work in support of the company's real estate escrow and closing settlement services and title insurance businesses.  
• Provides advice in connection with title insurance products and policies. 
• Provides advice in connection with title insurance underwriting processes and procedures. 
• Assists in preparation and management of company document templates – standard terms and conditions, form documents and agreements, etc.
• Works as a business partner with the company’s operations to formulate and implement strategies consistent with corporate objectives and which minimize legal impact on the company.
• Manages, negotiates, and resolves real estate transaction related issues including curative tasks (pre- and post-closing) and the resolution of formal disputes, claims, and complaints.
• Works with outside counsel in a timely, efficient, and cost-effective manner, as necessary.
• Performs other work as assigned in support of company’s operational activities.

 

Success Factors: 

• Capable of immediately assuming responsibility for a wide variety of work; self-starter; able to work independently, exercise good judgment, and take ownership of issues and matters with minimal supervision but within scope of authority.
• Capable of maintaining independence of judgment and advice while developing close relationships with company colleagues as a team player.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate complex legal matters in simple, concise business terms.
• Stays current on relevant real estate laws, regulations, and market trends to provide informed and strategic advice to company colleagues.
• Able to find creative ways to solve complex problems within the boundaries of the law and facilitate the practical resolution of problems.
• Preference to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Mature and professional; strong business ethics, values, and integrity.

 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school. 
• Admitted to practice law in Colorado.  
• 5 - 7 years of experience with a top-tier law firm and/or an in-house legal department.
• 3 - 5 years of experience with real estate transactions and title related issues (commercial and residential).    
• Strong understanding of real estate laws, regulations, and title industry customs and standards.  
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office/Google products including Word, Excel, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Calendar, Google Drive, and Google Forms.  

 

Compensation:

• The salary for this position is $90,000 - $115,000 annually.
• As allowable under Colorado State Law, this position is exempt from overtime. 
• Annual employee profit-sharing bonus, based upon company performance.

 

Competitive benefits include: 

• Medical, dental, vision insurance  
• Teledoc services 
• Life insurance 
• Traditional and Roth 401K retirement options with company match
• Short-term and long-term disability 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Continued education & training 
• Paid Leave
• Paid Vacation, holiday and sick time
• Discount for services benefit

 

Land Title is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Salary

• $90,000 - $115,000/year