Job title: Junior/Associate Title Officer & Underwriting Counsel
Location: New York, NY (Onsite)
About Us:
Client has been a trusted leader in the title insurance industry, providing legal expertise and exceptional service on commercial and residential real estate transactions. Headquartered in New York & is directly licensed in over 35 states and is a leading agent for each of the major title insurance underwriters.
Our success is built on our people. We foster a collaborative, team-oriented environment where experienced attorneys, title professionals, and client service specialists work together to solve complex title challenges and deliver outstanding results for our clients. Many of our employees have built long-term careers reflecting our commitment to professional development, cross-functional learning, and a supportive workplace culture.
About the role:
Client is seeking an experienced National Title Officer & Underwriting Counsel to join our growing commercial title team. In this role, you will review analyze, and clear title for complex commercial real estate transactions across multiple jurisdictions while working closely with attorneys lenders, developers, underwriters, and internal stakeholders to ensure successful closings.
The ideal candidate is an experienced title professional with strong analytical skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to navigate sophisticated title issues across a variety of transaction types. A law degree is welcome but not required.
Responsibilities:
Review title searches, commitments, surveys, and related documents for commercial real estate transactions
- Analyze title reports and identify defects, encumbrances, liens, easements, and other title issues requiring resolution
- Assist with identifying and resolving title defects, liens, easements, and ownership issues
- Collaborate with lenders, attorneys, developers, underwriters, and internal teams throughout the transaction process
- Work alongside experienced attorneys and title professionals to support commercial real estate transactions
- Develop an understanding of title insurance principles, underwriting guidelines, and commercial real estate practices
- Maintain organized transaction files and ensure accuracy of documentation
- Provide responsive, professional client service while supporting multiple active transactions
Skills and Experience:
- Juris Doctor (JD) or expected graduation from an accredited law school
- Strong academic performance with an interest in commercial real estate, real estate law, or transactional practice
- Self-motivated with a proactive approach to learning, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently while knowing when to seek guidance from experienced team members
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced, collaborative environment
- Positive attitude, intellectual curiosity and a willingness to learn Coursework or internship experience in real estate, commercial transactions ,property law, or finance are a plus
- Experience conducting legal research and analyzing complex legal issues
- Interest in developing long-term career within the commercial title insurance industry
Benefits:
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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