Overview
A financial advisory practice is seeking a Commercial Underwriting Counsel to join their team. This role involves providing legal and underwriting support for commercial real estate transactions, focusing on title insurance commitments and policies.
Responsibilities
- Provide underwriting support, counsel, and authorization related to the issuance of 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
- 5-7 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 licensing authority.
- 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 timely.
- Ability to think abstractly and develop creative solutions.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $129,300 to $172,300 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-based).
Location
- Must be licensed to practice law in the state of employment.
This role offers the opportunity to apply legal expertise and underwriting skills within commercial real estate transactions, supporting a team dedicated to delivering next-generation solutions.