Relationship Manager, Legal Counsel

First American

Relationship Manager, Legal Counsel managing client relationships while providing legal guidance related to trust services. Ensuring high-quality service, regulatory compliance, and alignment with organizational policies.

Posted 4/30/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $148,600 - $198,200 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and maintain strong relationships with firm clients and internal stakeholders
Provide legal advice and guidance on trust-related matters, including compliance and risk management
Review, draft, and interpret trust documents, agreements, and related legal materials
Partner with business units to ensure trust services are delivered in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements
Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with trust activities
Support client onboarding, account maintenance, and issue resolution
Stay current on applicable laws, regulations, and industry trends impacting trust services
Monitors account activity ensuring compliance with established company policies and procedures, rules and regulations, including completion of annual Reg. 9 reviews.
Foster strong relationships with clients, acting as a trusted advisor and addressing their financial concerns with professionalism and expertise.
Keep accurate records of client interactions and transactions, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
5–12+ years of experience in trust law, estate planning, estate settlement, trust administration, or related legal field
Experience in client relationship management preferred
Strong understanding of fiduciary responsibilities and trust administration
Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Ability to balance legal risk with business objectives
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
High attention to detail and organizational abilities
Collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
401k
PTO/paid sick leave
employee stock purchase plan

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Hard Skills & Tools

trust lawestate planningestate settlementtrust administrationlegal compliancerisk managementdocument draftinglegal interpretationfiduciary responsibilitiesclient onboarding

Soft Skills

communicationanalytical skillsproblem-solvinginterpersonal skillsrelationship-buildingorganizational abilitiesattention to detailcollaborative mindsetprofessionalismclient relationship management

Certifications

Juris Doctor (JD)active license to practice law