Overview
A growing commercial real estate organization is seeking a Commercial Underwriting Counsel to provide expert underwriting support and legal counsel related to real estate title insurance commitments and policies. This role involves applying legal expertise and risk analysis to support the issuance of title insurance and real estate settlement services.
Responsibilities
- Provide underwriting support, counsel, and authorization to company personnel and customers regarding 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
- 8-10 years of title underwriting experience; commercial experience preferred
- Law degree required
- Licensed to practice law and admitted in the state of employment
- Good standing with the state bar
- 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
- Pay range: $129,300.00 - $172,300.00 annually
- Pay is based on factors including job-related 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 admitted to practice law in the state of employment
This role offers the opportunity to apply legal expertise in a commercial real estate context, supporting next-generation solutions in title insurance underwriting and settlement services.