Real Estate Title Agency Manager

SSP Law Co. is looking for an experienced title agent to step into a hands-on leadership role and run the Firm owned, Hyde Park Title Agency in close partnership with a current team member. This position blends operational leadership with legal oversight to keep real estate transactions moving smoothly, compliantly, and with a true client-first mindset.

What you'll do

• Oversee day-to-day title/escrow/closing operations, including title examination, remittance, compliance, and escrow workflow effectiveness
• Work alongside the existing title agent to manage residential and commercial transactions (purchases, sales, refinances, construction financing, development, and closings)
• Draft, review, and interpret key closing documents (deeds, affidavits, easements, restrictive covenants, surveys, and transaction paperwork)
• Resolve title matters of record (defects, liens, encroachments, probate and judgment issues) and coordinate approvals with underwriters and/or underwriting counsel
• Review and approve title commitments, title insurance policies, endorsements, policy remittance, and escrow procedures
• Coach, develop, and mentor the support team to strengthen accuracy, speed, and consistency

You bring

• Active Ohio Title Insurance Agent license (or currently in process of obtaining)
• 5+ years real estate law and/or title operations experience (commercial preferred)
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with internal teams and outside partners (clients, attorneys, lenders, underwriters, vendors)
• Juris doctor (JD) preferred

Schedule & travel

• On-site presence required to run the agency effectively
• Limited local travel may be needed for closings, document pickup/drop-off, and occasional county office recordings/public-records requests