Title & Survey / Real Estate Due Diligence Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Title & Survey / Real Estate Due Diligence Attorney – Charlotte, NC or New York, NY

Compensation Range : $100,000 – $430,000, depending on experience and location

Non-partnership track opportunity

Direct Counsel is seeking an experienced Real Estate Due Diligence Attorney to join a nationally recognized Real Estate Finance practice in either Charlotte, NC or New York, NY.

This role is focused exclusively on title and survey review and real estate due diligence across a wide range of commercial real estate transactions. The ideal candidate will have 6+ years of relevant experience from a large law firm or title company environment.

Key Responsibilities :

Manage and coordinate all aspects of title & survey review across single-property and large portfolio transactions

Review title commitments, summarize exceptions, identify title defects, and finalize proformas and endorsements

Assist with flood due diligence and collaborate closely with deal attorneys to develop practical structuring solutions

Communicate directly with title companies, borrower’s counsel, and third-party providers to ensure timely delivery of diligence items

Review commercial leases and prepare lease abstracts

Analyze zoning reports, negotiate acceptable versions, and finalize key diligence items such as SNDAs, estoppels, and zoning reports

Supervise junior attorneys while remaining hands-on in the execution and quality control of deliverables

Qualifications :

At least 6 years of experience in title, survey, or real estate due diligence

Background in large law firm or title company is highly preferred

Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines across complex transactions

Comfortable negotiating with counterparties even in a non-document drafting role

Why This Opportunity?

High-impact role within a leading real estate finance team

Opportunity to work on transactions ranging from single-asset deals to portfolios of 50+ properties

Competitive compensation with flexibility in location