Senior Commercial Law Clerk, Underwriter

FCT•Oakville, ON

38d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are continually searching for great talent; individuals who possess a deep commitment to the customers and markets we serve. If you would like to join a company that is committed to the success of each employee and offers challenge, purpose and the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally in a team-oriented environment, you'll enjoy a career with us! We understand that fostering a diverse and inclusive environment is critical for the success of our business, and we actively work towards it every day. As a Sr Commercial Law Clerk/Underwriter, you will underwrite and issue commercial title insurance policies for commercial real estate transactions across Canada (excluding Quebec) with a focus on national law firms customers. In addition, you will educate customers on the benefits of commercial title insurance, due diligence requirements and title insurance coverage. Provide second level underwriting support to law clerks and intermediate law clerks for commercial transactions including transactions over $50M. You will be the first point of contact for national law firms for transactions over $50M. Typically, title insurance orders for this customer group are more complex and interactions are with senior law clerks and senior lawyers. As a FCT senior law clerk you must have experience and knowledge of transactional issues, policy coverage and endorsements in order to have effective conversations with this sophisticated customer segment.

Requirements

Law Clerk Diploma or relevant work experience
Minimum ten (10) years’ experience as a real estate law clerk in a law firm and/or title insurance environment handling commercial and/or residential real estate transactions
Technical knowledge of the practice of real estate law and an understanding of the mechanics of a real estate transaction
Professional and customer service focused, with excellent communication skills
Ability to pay attention to detail while managing multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
Ability to work independently as well as with a team
Excellent computer skills – MS Office Suite

Responsibilities

Review lawyer’s title memorandums, due diligence, searches in order to prepare title insurance policies for commercial real estate transactions
Provide information to customers regarding commercial title insurance coverage, underwriting guidelines, endorsements, quotes and procedures
A strong customer focus with the ability to effectively build and maintain collaborative relationships with customers as well as business partners across the organization
Support team members by sharing knowledge, providing guidance and collaborating in order to meet deadlines

Benefits

Through mentoring, innovative tools, and a variety of programs that engage and reward, we empower each employee to be great and drive results.
Comprehensive benefits that include Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and Wellness Essentials
Group retirement savings plan with company match
Paid holidays and generous paid time off
Hybrid work arrangements
Paid volunteer opportunities and charitable donation matching
Employee recognition programs that include referral incentives
Potential for performance-based incentives
The opportunity to participate in our stock purchase plan
As per terms of the employment agreement
The Great Place to Work® Institute has named FCT one of Canada’s Top 50 Best Workplaces, Best Workplaces in Canada for Financial Services & Insurance, Best Workplaces in Canada for Women, Best Workplaces in Canada for Inclusion and Best Workplaces in Canada for Mental Wellness.
We’re also one of Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces™ in North America.