Sr. Commercial Underwriting Counsel / Sr Underwriter (Remote US)

Overview

The organization is seeking an Sr. Underwriter to support its Energy Group. This role provides underwriting support and guidance related to the issuance of real estate title insurance commitments and policies, using established underwriting standards within delegated authority limits.

Responsibilities

• Provide underwriting support, counsel, and authorization to company personnel, agents, and customers regarding the issuance of real estate title insurance commitments and policies.
• Underwrite title insurance issuance using underwriting standards and guidelines within delegated authority limits.
• Provide guidance to company personnel in the performance of real estate settlement services.
• Issue underwriting standards and guidelines in accordance with established company processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure

• Law Degree required (for Counsel role).
• Licensed to practice law in good standing.
• 8–10 years title underwriting experience.
• Must be familiar with real estate law.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Strong understanding of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of the real estate title and settlement process.
• General knowledge of federal and state regulations related to real estate title insurance and settlement services.
• General understanding of underwriting real estate transactions for the issuance of title insurance policies.
• Ability to collaborate and act decisively.
• Detail oriented.
• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills; able to multi-task, prioritize, and follow up in a timely manner.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Requires abstract thinking and creative solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Not specified in the provided description.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Range: $129,300.00 - $172,300.00 Annually
• Based on eligibility, the organization offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Medical, dental, vision
  • 401k
  • PTO/paid sick leave
  • Employee stock purchase plan
• Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements, and geographic location.

Location

• Note: The statements below apply only to candidates working from an unincorporated area within Los Angeles County.
• The organization intends to conduct a review of an applicant’s criminal history in connection with a conditional offer. A criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with material job duties for this position, including:
  • Handling of confidential, proprietary, or trade secret information belonging to the organization or its customers
  • Administrating or facilitating financial transactions
  • The ability to meet customer-imposed criminal history requirements
• The organization considers all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, consistent with applicable state and local laws (e.g., the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act).