Remote Associate Real Estate Attorney

Vacation Ownership Title Agency, Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 fixed holidays

120 hours PTO annually

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) with 3% company contribution

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

Legal Service Assistance

AlphaPerks discounts

Growth opportunities

Job summary

VOTA, in-house real estate team, seeks a Real Estate Attorney to guide timeshare transfers, closings, foreclosures, and title operations. The role emphasizes compliance with state laws and industry standards while supporting business objectives.

The ideal candidate has 1–5 years in real estate law, a New Mexico license, and strong skills in title review, deed preparation, and closing processes. Collaboration with closing and leadership teams is essential.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active New Mexico license.
• 1–5 years in real estate law including title, deeds, and closings.
• Experience with timeshare industry is a plus.
• Strong research, writing, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on timeshare transfers, closings, and title matters.
• Review deeds, transfer documents, title reports, estoppels for compliance.
• Advise internal teams on ownership disputes, probate, and trusts.
• Resolve title defects and discrepancies affecting closings.
• Draft and revise closing documents and internal policies.
• Ensure compliance with state real estate and timeshare laws.
• Coordinate with outside counsel and third parties as needed.
• Support foreclosure, collection, and ownership recovery efforts.

Skills

Real estate law

Title review

Closing procedures

Legal research

Communication

Independent work

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

New Mexico license

Job description

About the Job

VOTA is seeking an in-house Real Estate Attorney to support the company's growing real estate and timeshare closings, foreclosures, terminations, and title operations. This role will serve as a key legal resource, providing guidance and oversight throughout the timeshare transfer and closing process while helping ensure compliance with applicable state laws, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.

The ideal candidate will have 1–5 years of experience practicing real estate law, with a strong understanding of real estate transactions, title matters, deed preparation, and closing processes. Experience within the timeshare industry is preferred but not required. Licensure in New Mexico is required. Licensure in FL, North Carolina, South Carolina or additional states is a plus and will be compensated accordingly.

This position is ideal for an attorney who enjoys solving complex title and ownership issues, collaborating with operational teams, and finding practical solutions that support both business objectives and legal compliance. The successful candidate will work closely with Closing, Inventory, Funding, and Leadership teams to review transactions, mitigate risk, and help facilitate successful ownership transfers.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal support and guidance related to timeshare transfers, ownership changes, and closing transactions.
• Review deeds, transfer documents, title reports, estoppels, and related documentation for legal sufficiency and compliance.
• Advise internal teams on real estate and title-related matters, including ownership disputes, probate issues, trust transfers, and other complex transaction scenarios.
• Assist in resolving title defects, documentation discrepancies, and legal issues that may delay or prevent closings.
• Draft, review, and revise legal documents, agreements, correspondence, and internal policies related to closing operations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable state real estate laws, timeshare regulations, and company policies.
• Provide legal analysis and recommendations regarding transaction risk and operational processes.
• Support the development and implementation of best practices, procedures, and controls to improve efficiency and mitigate risk.
• Conduct legal research and provide guidance on emerging regulatory or legislative changes impacting the business.
• Coordinate with outside counsel, title companies, resorts, and other third parties when necessary.
• Assist with foreclosure, collection, and ownership recovery matters as needed.

Work Environment

• Collaborative, collegial environment with diverse tasks and challenges daily
• Ability to collaborate with business leaders
• Opportunity to interface with clients and other corporate counsel
• Opportunity for advancement

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active New Mexico license required. Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina licensure or additional state licenses preferred.
• 1–5 years of experience practicing real estate law, title law, closing services, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of real estate transactions, title review, deed preparation, and closing procedures.
• Experience analyzing and resolving complex ownership and title issues.
• Excellent legal research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Timeshare industry experience preferred but not required.

Benefits package:

• Twelve fixed company paid holidays and 120 hours of PTO annually.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision offers.
• 401(k) with guaranteed company contribution of 3%.
• Employer-paid Life Insurance.
• Employer paid Short and Long term Disability Insurance.
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Voluntary Hospitalization Insurance offers.
• Pet Insurance and out-of-pocket expenses offered through VPI Pet, and Pet Assure.
• Legal Service Assistance.
• Discount program offered through AlphaPerks (Theme parks, movie tickets, shopping, travel, etc.).
• Growth and development opportunities.

VOTA is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, past or present military service, disability, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.