Commercial Title Officer / Commercial Underwriter (Hybrid/Remote US)

Overview

This role supports complex commercial real estate transactions from contract to close by analyzing title risk, reviewing transaction documentation, and providing underwriting guidance. The position is based in Houston, TX and operates in a hybrid environment for local candidates. Remote candidates outside the Houston area are also encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Perform and review complete title searches for commercial transactions ranging from single-site properties to complex national portfolios and multi-state transactions
• Analyze records including liens, judgments, easements, surveys, legal descriptions, and vesting documents to determine ownership, identify risks, and verify title conditions
• Provide underwriting support, counsel, and authorization related to the issuance of commercial title insurance commitments, endorsements, guarantees, and policies
• Utilize underwriting standards and delegated authority guidelines to evaluate and underwrite title risk
• Properly price commitments, endorsements, policies, and guarantees using appropriate schedules of fees and charges
• Review and approve transaction documentation including deeds, operating agreements, corporate resolutions, entity documents, and settlement-related materials
• Select appropriate commitment and policy language for standard and extended coverage transactions
• Provide guidance and support to internal teams regarding underwriting decisions, settlement services, and title resolution strategies
• Collaborate with attorneys, customers, lenders, and internal partners to resolve complex title matters and facilitate successful closings
• Issue underwriting standards and guidelines in accordance with established organizational processes
• Support national commercial transactions and coordinate across multiple jurisdictions and stakeholders

Requirements

• 5+ years of commercial title and/or underwriting experience, including experience with complex commercial transactions
• Strong understanding of commercial real estate law, title insurance, and settlement practices and procedures
• Ability to assess risk and develop practical solutions using strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to build strong internal and external relationships
• Strong negotiation skills, with the ability to communicate difficult or complex information professionally and tactfully
• Natural curiosity and attention to detail, with a passion for researching and analyzing transaction history and title records
• Ability to collaborate effectively while acting decisively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage deadlines effectively
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to quickly adapt to new technologies and software applications

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience underwriting commercial deals and high-liability transactions

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Range: $30.91 - $41.20 Hourly, Remote
• This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location.
• Based on eligibility, a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave, and other benefits such as an employee stock purchase plan.

Location

• Houston, TX (hybrid for local candidates)
• Remote candidates outside the Houston area are also encouraged to apply.

Additional Notice (Los Angeles County)

Note that the following statements only apply to candidates who will be working from an unincorporated area within Los Angeles County.

• The organization will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws (e.g., the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act).
• The organization intends to conduct a review of an applicant’s criminal history in connection with a conditional offer.
• The organization reasonably believes that a criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following material job duties for this position, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment: handling of confidential, proprietary or trade secret information belonging to the organization or its customers; administrating or facilitating financial transactions; and the ability to meet customer-imposed criminal history requirements.