Assistant to General Counsel (Independence Title - Main Office)

Independence Title in the Austin Area, Texas (Main Office), a wholly owned subsidiary of Anywhere Integrated Services, is seeking an Assistant to General Counsel.  Anywhere Integrated Services is a full-service title, settlement, underwriting and vendor management services company serving real estate companies, affinity groups, corporations and financial institutions in support of residential and commercial real estate transactions.

The Assistant to General Counsel is responsible for:

• Drafting indemnities, curative instruments, affidavits, contracts, and other transactional documents for review and approval by General Counsel. 

• Reviewing and annotating vendor agreements, office leases, and other third‑party contracts. 

• Supporting company regulatory compliance, including FinCEN real estate reporting. 

• Preparing draft responses to Department of Insurance (DOI) and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) complaints. 

• Conducting legal research and assisting with legal analysis for employee training materials and presentations. 

• Managing the General Counsel’s calendar, appointments, and meetings. 

• Maintaining and updating legal and educational resources on the shared company network. 

• Reviewing proposed litigation filings, tracking company litigation matters, and coordinating with outside counsel as directed. 

• Attorneys will be attending depositions, hearings, and similar legal proceedings as a company representative and reporting outcomes to General Counsel. 

• Coordinating and preparing document production in response to subpoenas, summons, or similar legal requests. 

• Maintaining and updating company legal forms in escrow software.

Truly Remarkable Service:

• We are looking for a friendly, outgoing, well-organized person with a strong work ethic, attention to detail and desire to find solutions to help internal and external customers.
• Must create a positive image of the company through professional appearance, actions, and conduct to fellow employees and customers.

Benefits:
On a personal and professional level, here's just part of what you'll enjoy:

• Career growth opportunities
• Training and Development
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• 401(k) Matching Program
• Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA-Approved law school preferred

• Licensed to practice by Texas State Bar preferred

• Non-Attorneys:

  • Paralegal experience in drafting corporate and/or transactional documents

  • Legal research experience in support of litigation

  • College degree or equivalent

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and legal research tools such as Westlaw (or equivalent).

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong legal research and analytical abilities.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.