Title & Survey / Real Estate Due Diligence Attorney at Direct Counsel

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