General Counsel / Fee Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal oversight and support for residential and commercial real estate closings.

• Review, analyze, and certify title commitments, title policies, and title opinions.

• Manage title curative matters, resolve title defects, and address risk-related issues.

• Advise on real estate contracts, settlement documents, and transaction compliance.

• Provide legal guidance and support to lenders, title professionals, and real estate stakeholders throughout the closing process.

• Ensure compliance with applicable Texas real estate and title insurance regulations.

• Assist with operational and legal matters impacting title company clients.

• The successful candidate will play a key leadership role by advising on title matters, regulatory compliance, risk management, and closing operations.

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

• Active license to practice law in Texas.

• Experience handling real estate transactions, title law, or closing matters.

• Prior experience as a title company attorney, underwriting counsel, or similar role preferred.

• Strong understanding of title review, title curative processes, closing procedures, and title insurance requirements.

• Familiarity with title software and closing platforms.

• Ability to manage a high-volume transactional workload while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Practical, business-oriented approach to legal matters.

• A strong background in real estate law, title insurance, and closing transactions who can provide practical legal solutions while supporting a fast-paced transactional environment.

• Competitive salary based on experience.

• Bonus opportunities.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Life insurance.

• 401(k) plan.

• Paid time off and company holidays.

• Professional development opportunities.

Synectics is a leading staffing and workforce solutions company dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with top organizations. We specialize in IT, engineering, finance, healthcare, and professional services recruitment, offering both contract and permanent staffing solutions. With a people-first approach, we focus on understanding the unique needs of our clients and candidates to create long-term, successful matches. Our mission is to empower businesses with the right talent while helping professionals achieve rewarding career opportunities

Company Description

Synectics is a leading staffing and workforce solutions company dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with top organizations. We specialize in IT, engineering, finance, healthcare, and professional services recruitment, offering both contract and permanent staffing solutions. With a people-first approach, we focus on understanding the unique needs of our clients and candidates to create long-term, successful matches. Our mission is to empower businesses with the right talent while helping professionals achieve rewarding career opportunities