ASSOCIATE LEGAL COUNSEL

Where legal expertise meets real estate innovation . For generations, Title Guaranty has helped shape Hawaiʻi's real estate landscape through trusted title and escrow services. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Associate Legal Counsel to join our Legal and Underwriting team. This position offers an exciting opportunity for an early-career attorney to gain hands‑on experience in real estate transactions, title insurance, underwriting risk assessment, and legal compliance while working alongside experienced legal and business professionals. If you are looking to build a rewarding legal career in Hawaiʻi's real estate industry and enjoy solving complex legal challenges, we'd love to meet you. Duties & Responsibilities Review and analyze title reports, legal documents, and transaction records to assist senior title underwriters with evaluating compliance with applicable underwriting standards. Provide legal research and guidance on title, escrow, and real estate matters affecting residential and commercial transactions. Assist in identifying, analyzing, and resolving title defects, risk exposures, and underwriting issues. Draft, review, and revise legal documents, including deeds, affidavits, indemnity agreements, easements, and other real estate-related instruments. Maintain accurate legal and underwriting files and documentation. Serve as a legal resource for internal teams and assist with training and educational initiatives as needed. Qualifications Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school. Active license to practice law in Hawaiʻi, or eligibility to obtain admission promptly upon hire. 0 to 3 years of legal experience; experience in real estate law, title insurance, escrow, or commercial transactions is preferred. Strong legal research, analytical, and writing skills. Ability to assess risk and provide practical business-oriented legal solutions. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal research tools. Why Join Title Guaranty? Gain valuable experience in Hawaiʻi's dynamic real estate industry. Work closely with experienced attorneys and underwriting professionals. Opportunity for professional growth and career development. Collaborative and supportive work environment. Competitive compensation and benefits package. Job Type Full-Time Salary Starting at $75,000 to $90,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Benefits Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) 401(k) with company match Health Insurance Dental Insurance Supplemental Vision Plan Flexible Spending Accounts Group Life Insurance Disability Insurance Scholarships Discounts on Title & Escrow Fees Transit & Parking Programs Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday & Sick) Prenatal Care Program Referral Reward Pet Insurance Lifelock Identity Theft Protection Discounts Weight Watchers Discounts Join Title Guaranty and help protect one of Hawaiʻi's most important assets: real property ownership. Your legal expertise can make a lasting impact on the communities we serve. Title Guaranty, its affiliates and subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr International Executive Service Corps