Real Estate Attorney

CAPITAL CENTER LLC•Glen Allen, VA

18h•$75,000 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

CapCenter is seeking a Legal Operations Attorney who brings legal expertise, business acumen, and a commitment to delivering an exceptional client experience. This is not a traditional law firm role—it is a high-impact position blending operations leadership, compliance oversight, and client-facing closing work. The ideal candidate performs effectively under pressure, inspires excellence in others, and is eager to grow alongside CapCenter.

Requirements

Active Virginia law license (or eligibility for admission) and J.D. from an accredited law school
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal and financial concepts clearly
High standards of professionalism, ethics, and integrity
Genuine enthusiasm for client service and a commitment to delivering an outstanding client experience
Demonstrated ability to perform effectively under pressure and manage multiple concurrent transactions
Ability to coach, motivate, and drive operational consistency within a transactional team
Keen attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and thoroughness
Willingness to develop deep expertise in local real estate and mortgage markets
A collaborative, growth-oriented mindset

Nice To Haves

Legal experience, preferably in real estate, mortgage lending, or a related transactional practice

Responsibilities

Conduct residential real estate closings with precision, address client concerns, and ensure every client leaves eager to refer CapCenter to friends and family.
Lead a cross-functional team of mortgage and closing professionals, driving adherence to operational timelines and holding the team accountable for client satisfaction from application through closing. This includes coaching team members, identifying bottlenecks, and ensuring that team operations reflect CapCenter’s mission of simplifying the homeownership experience and maintaining full transparency in every client interaction.
Advise the production and closing teams on legal, title, and compliance requirements imposed by applicable law and the secondary mortgage market, keeping transactions compliant and well-structured from initiation through closing.
Serve as the quality control backstop across CapCenter’s title, loan production, closing, and realty teams—reviewing documentation, identifying risk, and ensuring every file meets company standards before closing.
Evaluate and improve CapCenter’s processes, forms, and systems with a focus on efficiency, consistency, and operational excellence.