Overview
A growing commercial real estate services team is seeking a Commercial Underwriting Counsel to provide legal and underwriting support for real estate title insurance commitments and policies. This role involves applying legal expertise and risk analysis to commercial real estate transactions, collaborating with internal teams and customers to deliver solutions.
Responsibilities
- Provide underwriting support, counsel, and authorization related to the issuance of real estate title insurance commitments and policies
- Utilize underwriting standards and guidelines within delegated authority limits to underwrite title insurance issuance
- Guide company personnel in performing real estate settlement services
- Issue underwriting standards and guidelines following established company processes
Requirements
- 5-7 years of title underwriting experience; commercial experience preferred
- Law degree required
- Licensed to practice law and in good standing in the state of employment
- Familiarity with real estate law
- Strong understanding of real estate title and settlement processes
- Strong analytical skills and business acumen
- Excellent negotiation skills with the ability to provide alternative solutions and communicate tactfully
- Ability to collaborate effectively and build relationships internally and externally
- Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and follow up in a timely manner
- Ability to think abstractly and develop creative solutions
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $97,700.00 - $130,300.00 annually
- Pay is based on factors including knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements, and geographic location
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, paid sick leave, and an employee stock purchase plan (eligibility applies)
Location
- Must be licensed to practice law in the state of employment
This position offers the opportunity to contribute legal expertise to commercial real estate underwriting within a supportive and inclusive environment.