Regional Underwriting Counsel

Overview

A Regional Underwriting Counsel position is available to provide legal counsel and underwriting support for real estate closings and title insurance matters across multiple states including Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania. This role involves advising customers and internal teams, determining underwriting eligibility, delivering educational seminars and webinars, supporting business development, and assisting with agent audits. Occasional travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel and guidance on real estate closings and title insurance issues.
• Evaluate and determine the company's willingness and ability to insure transactions within underwriting parameters.
• Develop and deliver educational content through live seminars and webinars.
• Support business development efforts by generating new leads and signing new customers.
• Assist with audits of agents representing the company.
• Issue underwriting guidelines for assigned states.
• Maintain current knowledge of title insurance rates, rules, and underwriting standards for all assigned states.
• Review proposed coverage requests to assess risks and suggest appropriate language in title commitments, policies, and endorsements to protect company interests.
• Provide underwriting support in additional jurisdictions as needed.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Licensed attorney in good standing in at least one state.
• 3 to 10 years of experience in real estate.
• Strong knowledge of title insurance rates, rules, and underwriting standards for the assigned states.
• Ability to prepare and deliver relevant presentations to customers.
• Experience in business development and client relationship management.
• Ability to travel occasionally.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing underwriting support across multiple jurisdictions.

Compensation & Benefits

Details regarding compensation and benefits are not specified in this listing.

Location

This role supports multiple states including Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania. Remote and hybrid work options may be available depending on the role requirements.