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Commercial Underwriting Counsel Attorney / Commercial Title Underwriter

Direct Counsel

Job Description

Job Description

Commercial Counsel Attorney / Commercial Title Underwriter

Direct Counsel is seeking an experienced Commercial Counsel / Commercial Title Underwriter to join a leading national title insurance and transaction services company supporting the commercial real estate and mortgage industries.

Responsibilities:

  • Underwrite complex commercial real estate transactions, including multi-state, high-liability, and structured deals.

  • Provide legal and underwriting guidance to internal teams and clients, including developers, lenders, attorneys, and investors.

  • Evaluate transactional risks and develop creative, business-oriented underwriting solutions.

  • Draft, review, and negotiate title commitments, pro formas, endorsements, and related documents.

  • Collaborate with sales and operations teams to support business development and client retention.

  • Advise clients on title insurance, coverage, and transactional structuring matters.

  • Build and maintain relationships within the commercial real estate legal, lending, and developer communities.

Qualifications:

  • Significant experience in commercial title underwriting and/or commercial real estate law.

  • Strong knowledge of title insurance policies, endorsements, and applicable regulatory frameworks.

  • Demonstrated ability to independently handle complex, high-value commercial real estate transactions.

  • Established relationships within the commercial real estate industry, including legal, lending, and development communities.

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk assessment skills.

  • Juris Doctor (JD) strongly preferred; active bar admission is a plus but not required depending on underwriting experience.

Compensation: Competitive compensation commensurate with experience and production.

Vacancy posted 5 days ago
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