Senior Underwriting Counsel

- Provides underwriting support, counsel, and authorization to company personnel, agents, and customer(s), related to the issuance of real estate title insurance commitments and policies. - Utilizes underwriting standards and guidelines within delegated authority limits to underwrite the issuance of title insurance. - Provides guidance to company personnel in the performance of real estate settlement services. - Issues underwriting standards and guidelines in accordance with established company processes. - Responsible for communicating information related to underwriting and real estate settlement services to team. - Other duties as assigned

- Law Degree required. - Admitted to practice in state of employment. - Licensed to practice law, in good standing. - 8-10 years title underwriting experience. - Texas or Oklahoma title underwriting experience. - Must be familiar with real estate law. - Excellent understanding of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of real estate title and settlement process. - Knowledge of Federal and State regulations related to real estate title insurance and settlement services. - 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. - Ability to 'think outside the box' and make unique yet sound decisions to resolve complex issues. - Ability to build relationships and create rapport.