Title and Real Estate Operations Attorney

Conger & Smith / Owen Title Company is seeking a
* Georgia-licensed attorney
* to step into a
* leadership role overseeing our Georgia title and real-estate operations*, based primarily in Bainbridge, Georgia.

Interested in this role You can find all the relevant information in the description below.

This is not a traditional associate position. We are looking for a lawyer who wants meaningful responsibility, client-facing work, and the opportunity to help shape and lead a growing title and real-estate platform serving South Georgia and North Florida.

The attorney in this role will take over the bulk of our
* in-office Georgia real-estate and title work*, working closely with firm leadership and collaborating across our Georgia and Florida offices.

* About Us
* Conger & Smith is a multi-office law firm with a strong transactional and real-estate focus. Owen Title Company operates in close coordination with the firm, providing title and closing services across Georgia and Florida.

We combine:

* a sophisticated transactional practice,

* strong local market relationships, and

* a practical, client-first approach to real-estate and title work.

Our Bainbridge office is a key hub for Georgia operations, with close ties to Tallahassee and North Florida.

* Role & Responsibilities
* The attorney in this role will:

* Lead day-to-day
* Georgia title and real-estate operations
* * Handle residential and commercial real-estate transactions from contract through closing

* Review and clear title, resolve title issues, and manage underwriting requirements

* Serve as a primary attorney contact for clients, lenders, realtors, and underwriters

* Work closely with title staff and operations personnel to ensure smooth closings

* Collaborate with firm leadership on workflow, process improvement, and growth

* Optionally maintain or develop complementary transactional work (e.g., business, estate, or tax-adjacent matters) where appropriate

Training and support will be provided for attorneys transitioning from a firm-based real-estate practice into a more title-centric leadership role.

* Who We’re Looking For
* * Active
* Georgia law license* (required)

* 4+ years of experience in
* real-estate transactions, title work, or related transactional practice
* * Comfortable managing matters independently and interacting directly with clients

* Strong judgment, organizational skills, and attention to detail

* Interest in leadership, ownership mindset, and long-term growth

* Experience with title operations is a plus, but
* not required
* * Florida licensure is a plus but
* not required
* We are open to candidates whose current practice includes:

* real estate

* title

* business transactions

* tax / estate planning (with interest in expanding into real estate)

* Why This Role Is Different
*
* * Leadership role*, not a back-office associate position

* * Meaningful responsibility from day one
* * Opportunity to shape and grow a Georgia platform alongside firm leadership

* Competitive compensation with upside and long-term growth potential

* Strong quality-of-life advantages of Bainbridge with access to Tallahassee

* Collaborative, low-ego environment focused on doing good work well

* Compensation & Structure
* Compensation will be
* competitive and flexible*, structured to reflect experience and leadership responsibility. We are open to creative structures, including:

* strong base compensation

* performance-based incentives

* relocation or transition support

* long-term leadership or partnership pathways

* How to Express Interest
* All inquiries will be handled
* confidentially*.

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter detailing their experience to

* We are not seeking assistance from recruitment agencies for this position. xrlwcon Direct applications only.
* Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $ - $ per year

Experience:

* real-estate transactions, title work, or related: 4 years (Required)

License/Certification:

* Georgia law license (Required)

Work Location:

In person