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Location: Tampa, FL (Hybrid) or Remote US (FL, GA, SC, NC, TN, DC, NY, IL, MN, CA) | Schedule: Full-time, Hybrid (3 days/week in Tampa-metro office) or Remote for approved candidates | Compensation: $100,000+ based on experience and qualifications

Overview

Our client, a national leader in commercial title and escrow services, is seeking a Commercial Underwriting Counsel Attorney to provide underwriting guidance on complex commercial real estate transactions. This role suits a commercial real estate attorney or experienced title underwriter who enjoys applying legal analysis to real-world problems and partnering with internal teams and clients to deliver top-tier service.

What you'll do

• Provide underwriting support and counsel on the issuance of title commitments and policies
• Interpret and apply underwriting standards within delegated authority
• Advise colleagues on real estate settlement procedures and requirements
• Support resolution of title issues and guide transaction strategy
• Communicate underwriting decisions to internal teams and external partners
• Ensure compliance with company guidelines and regulatory requirements
• Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and process improvement

Required qualifications

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school required
• Active Bar Admission in Florida or the state of residence (if remote), in good standing
• 5-7 years of substantive experience in title insurance underwriting or comparable commercial real estate experience in a law firm setting
• Strong knowledge of commercial real estate law, including federal and Florida (or state of residence) regulations
• Proven ability to interpret and apply underwriting standards and guidelines within delegated authority limits
• Solid understanding of commercial real estate transactions, title insurance, and commercial real estate closing settlement processes, and applicable federal and state regulations
• Strong relationship-building skills with internal stakeholders and clients
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and business acumen
• Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task and manage significant transaction volume
• Effective verbal and written communicator who can deliver guidance with clarity, professionalism, and diplomacy
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess risk and provide practical solutions
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to act decisively when needed
• Creative, solution-oriented approach to resolving complex title challenges
• Ability to work hybrid, three days a week, in a Tampa-metro area office (unless approved for remote work)

Compensation and benefits

• Salary: $100,000+, based on experience and qualifications
• Quarterly bonus participation
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Robust benefits package: top-tier medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Paid parental leave
• Generous PTO and sick leave, plus additional perks

Why this role

This position offers the chance to impact a high-visibility commercial platform, work on sophisticated commercial transactions, and collaborate with an experienced team of real estate professionals, with meaningful autonomy and direct access to leadership.