Texas Licensed Escrow Officer

Blue Owl Capital•Dallas, TX

5d•$140,000 - $165,000

About The Position

Blue Owl is seeking a Dallas-based Texas Licensed Escrow Officer to manage commercial real estate closing transactions, including purchases, sales, refinances, development, and data center deals. The role manages transactions from inception through disbursement and recording, serves as a primary point of contact, and ensures files are properly balanced, funded, recorded, and compliant with Texas regulations and underwriter guidelines. The position also handles licensed and workshare transactions outside Texas, coordinates audits, and maintains exceptional service standards. This is a non-exempt position with an expected base annual salary range of $140,000 to $165,000. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on factors such as individual and team performance.

Requirements

Must be based in Dallas.
At least 7 years of experience with commercial transactions; portfolio transactions are a plus.
Texas escrow officer license required.
Deep understanding of Texas title insurance, escrow procedures, underwriting requirements, and TDI audits.
Ability to independently manage complex, high-dollar, and time-sensitive transactions.
Proficiency with Softpro.
Excellent organization and attention to detail.
Understanding of TDI regulations and forms.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with limited oversight.

Nice To Haves

Experience with portfolio transactions.

Responsibilities

Manage a closing desk for commercial real estate transactions, including purchases, sales, refinances, development, and data center transactions.
Open, examine, and clear title requirements in compliance with Texas regulations and underwriter guidelines.
Manage transactions from inception through disbursement and recording, serving as the primary point of contact.
Review and follow closing instructions.
Prepare, review, and approve closing documents, settlement statements, and disbursements.
Conduct and oversee closings, efficiently resolving closing challenges.
Prepare settlement statements and balance files.
Ensure files are balanced, funded, recorded, and compliant with state regulations.
Ensure recordings are handled correctly and submitted.
Maintain exceptional service standards.
Handle communication on licensed and workshare deals, including deals outside Texas.
Ensure documents are uploaded correctly to Softpro or the document repository.
Review surveys for commercial transactions.
Price commitments, endorsements, policies, and guarantees using appropriate schedules of fees and charges.
Help coordinate internal and external audits with the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) and underwriters.
Use discretion to modify work practices and processes to achieve results or improve efficiency while working under limited supervision.