Texas Licensed Escrow Officer

Blue Owl Capital Holdings•Dallas, TX

About The Position

Blue Owl is hiring a Dallas-based Texas Licensed Escrow Officer to manage commercial real estate transactions, including purchases, sales, refinances, development, and data center deals. The role manages transactions from inception through disbursement and recording, serving as a primary point of contact and working with limited supervision. The officer handles Texas title and escrow requirements, prepares and reviews closing materials, oversees closings, ensures files are balanced and compliant, and supports audits. The position is non-exempt. The stated base annual salary range is $140,000 to $165,000; actual compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and qualifications. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on individual and team performance.

Requirements

Be based in Dallas.
Have at least 7 years of experience with commercial transactions.
Hold a Texas escrow officer license.
Have a deep understanding of Texas title insurance, escrow procedures, underwriting requirements, and TDI audits.
Be able to independently manage complex, high-dollar, and time-sensitive transactions.
Be proficient with Softpro.
Have excellent organization and attention to detail.
Understand TDI regulations and forms.
Be able 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, resolving closing challenges efficiently.
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 communications on licensed and workshare deals, including transactions outside Texas.
Ensure documents are correctly uploaded to Softpro or the document repository.
Review surveys for commercial transactions.
Price commitments, endorsements, policies, and guarantees using appropriate fee schedules and charges.
Help coordinate internal and external audits with TDI and underwriters.
Use discretion under limited supervision to modify work practices and processes to achieve results or improve efficiency.