Chief Counsel, Real Estate & Title Compliance (VA & NC)

Priority Title & Escrow, LLC; Virginia Beach (VA); Remote; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate solutions firm is seeking a General Counsel to oversee legal, regulatory, and compliance matters. The ideal candidate will have 7–10+ years of experience in real estate law, particularly in Virginia and North Carolina, and must be able to provide strategic legal advice to leadership. The position supports corporate governance, manages legal risks, and ensures adherence to title regulations across multiple states. This is a full-time remote position with some in-office flexibility for local candidates.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of experience in law with expertise in real estate, title insurance, escrow, and settlement law.
• Experience in a title insurance company, settlement agency, mortgage lending, or related real estate industry is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience advising executives in a rapidly evolving business environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary legal advisor to the CEO and executive team.
• Develop and manage legal strategies aligned with business goals.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations including CFPB and RESPA.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts including lender agreements and vendor contracts.
• Identify potential legal risk areas and develop mitigation strategies.

Skills

Strong business judgment

Exceptional communication

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Active license to practice law in Virginia and North Carolina

Job description

A leading real estate solutions firm is seeking a General Counsel to oversee legal, regulatory, and compliance matters. The ideal candidate will have 7–10+ years of experience in real estate law, particularly in Virginia and North Carolina, and must be able to provide strategic legal advice to leadership. The position supports corporate governance, manages legal risks, and ensures adherence to title regulations across multiple states. This is a full-time remote position with some in-office flexibility for local candidates.