Overview
This role enables you to apply expertise in law and risk analysis to commercial real estate transactions. The organization is seeking a Sr. Commercial Underwriting Counsel to provide underwriting support, guidance, and authorization related to the issuance of real estate title insurance commitments and policies.
Responsibilities
- Provide underwriting support, counsel, and authorization to company personnel and customers related to the 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
- 8-10 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
- Must be familiar 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; 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, including ability to multi-task, prioritize, and provide timely follow-up
- Abstract thinking and ability to develop creative solutions
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay Range: $129,300.00 - $172,300.00 Annually
- This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements, and geographic location.
Based on eligibility, the organization offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision
- 401k
- PTO/paid sick leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Other benefits
Location
State of employment (admission to practice law in the state where employment is located is required).