Commercial Underwriting Counsel – Hybrid (Madison/Milwaukee, WI) or Remote

Overview

This role provides underwriting support and legal counsel related to commercial real estate title insurance. The position supports issuance of title insurance commitments and policies, applying underwriting standards within delegated authority and guiding settlement-related activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide underwriting support, counsel, and authorization to company personnel and customers related to issuance of real estate title insurance commitments and policies.
• Use underwriting standards and guidelines within delegated authority limits to underwrite the issuance of title insurance.
• Provide guidance to company personnel in the performance of real estate settlement services.
• Issue underwriting standards and guidelines in accordance with established company processes.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of title underwriting experience; commercial experience preferred.
• Law Degree required and admitted to practice law in state of employment.
• Licensed to practice law, in good standing.
• Familiarity with real estate law.
• Strong understanding of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of the real estate title and settlement process.
• Strong analytical rigor and business acumen.
• Strong negotiation skills, including the ability to provide alternative solutions or convey unpopular information with tact.
• Ability to collaborate and act decisively; build relationships internally and externally.
• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and provide timely follow-up.
• Abstract thinking and ability to develop creative solutions.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Range: $97,700.00 - $130,300.00 Annually
• Benefits (based on eligibility): medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave, and an employee stock purchase plan.

Pay is based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements, and geographic location.