Remote Corporate Counsel — Real Estate Loan Closings

Builders Capital; California; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Flexible work environment

National reach

Job summary

Builders Capital's Casa Lending team is seeking a Corporate Counsel to ensure loan origination is properly perfected across jurisdictions. You will coordinate with the Loan Production Team, outside counsel, and Title Companies to manage closings, review title policies, and handle related legal matters.

This remote role prefers candidates in the Pacific Time Zone and requires a J.D. with 3–5 years' experience and a California license.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed attorney in good standing in a U.S. jurisdiction; California license required.
• 3–5 years of relevant corporate or real estate lending experience.
• Experience closing complex real estate transactions across jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate loan closings and ensure proper perfection across jurisdictions.
• Review, prepare and distribute complex loan documents, including loan agreements and deeds.
• Negotiate and finalize loan terms to align with credit approvals; draft ancillary documents.
• Prepare, review and distribute other legal documents, including UCC filings and resignations.
• Conduct title reviews to confirm first lien positions on all loans.
• Coordinate with title companies to ensure accurate recording and finalization of title policies.
• Collaborate with internal teams to meet deadlines and ensure smooth loan closings.
• Draft and review updates to loan documentation as needed; escalate issues timely.
• Review borrowing entity documents and confirm execution authority.
• Manage high-volume workload with accuracy and urgency; support cross-departmental needs.

Skills

Legal drafting

Contract negotiation

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Title review coordination

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Builders Capital's Casa Lending team is seeking a Corporate Counsel to ensure loan origination is properly perfected across jurisdictions. You will coordinate with the Loan Production Team, outside counsel, and Title Companies to manage closings, review title policies, and handle related legal matters.

This remote role prefers candidates in the Pacific Time Zone and requires a J.D. with 3–5 years' experience and a California license.