• Client Services Counsel - Missouri Residential…

    Anywhere Real Estate (St. Louis, MO)


    US Title is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Client Services Counsel to join our St. Louis-based team. This key legal role supports both commercial and residential real estate transactions, providing expert guidance throughout the closing process, resolving complex title and escrow issues, and ensuring full compliance with Missouri regulations. As a visible representative of US Title, this position engages directly with clients, industry professionals, and community partners to foster trust, deliver exceptional service, and strengthen our presence in the Missouri market.

    Key Responsibilities

    Legal & Title Expertise

    + Conduct and review detailed title searches, legal descriptions, and public records.

    + Identify and resolve title defects, liens, encumbrances, and vesting issues.

    + Collaborate with underwriters to issue accurate title commitments and policies.

    + Provide legal interpretation and guidance on complex closing matters.

    Escrow Advisory & Regulatory Compliance

    + Advise on escrow procedures and closing requirements specific to Missouri.

    + Ensure strict compliance with Missouri title insurance regulations and escrow laws.

    + Support internal audits and maintain adherence to company and regulatory standards.

    Client & Community Engagement

    + Represent US Title in local industry events and community initiatives.

    + Foster strong relationships with stakeholders to enhance market presence and trust.

    Team Enablement & Process Improvement

    + Provide real-time legal support and feedback to escrow and title teams across the region.

    + Communicate updates to policies and procedures effectively.

    + Contribute to the development of streamlined workflows and best practices.

    Qualifications & Competencies

    + Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active license to practice law in Missouri.

    + Minimum 10 years of experience in title, escrow, or real estate law, with a focus on **Missouri commercial and residential transactions** .

    + Missouri Title Agent license or ability to obtain one.

    + Exceptional analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.

    + Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

    + Proficiency in Microsoft Office and title software platforms

     
     

    Anywhere Real Estate Inc. (http://www.anywhere.re/)   **(NYSE: HOUS) is moving real estate to what's next.** Home to some of the most recognized brands in real estate Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate (https://www.bhgre.com/) , Century 21® (https://www.century21.com/) , Coldwell Banker® (https://www.coldwellbanker.com/) , Coldwell Banker Commercial® (https://www.cbcworldwide.com/) , Corcoran® (https://www.corcoran.com/) , ERA® (https://www.era.com/) , and Sotheby's International Realty® (https://www.sothebysrealty.com/eng) , we fulfill our purpose to empower everyone's next move through our leading integrated services, which include franchise, brokerage, relocation, and title and settlement businesses, as well as mortgage and title insurance underwriter minority owned joint ventures. Anywhere supports nearly 1 million home sale transactions annually and our portfolio of industry-leading brands turns houses into homes in more than 118 countries and territories across the world.

     

    **At Anywhere, we are empowering everyone’s next move – your career included.** What differentiates us is our scale, expertise, network, and unique business model that positions us as a trusted advisor throughout every stage of the real estate transaction. **We pursue talent** – strategic thinkers who are eager to always find a better way, relentlessly focus on talent, obsess about growth, and achieve exceptional results. **We value our people-first culture,** which thrives on empowerment, innovation, and cross-company collaboration as we keep moving the world forward, together. Read more about our company culture and values in our annual Impact Report (https://anywhere.re/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2024-Impact-Report.pdf) .

    We are proud of our award-winning culture and are consistently recognized as an employer of choice by various organizations including:

    + Great Place to Work

    + Forbes World's Best Employers

    + Newsweek World's Most Trustworthy Companies

    + Ethisphere World's Most Ethical Companies

     

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