Underwriting and Commercial Clearance Counsel

Old Republic Title•Hoboken, NJ

9d•$130,000 - $275,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Old Republic Title's Eastern Title Division is hiring an attorney to provide underwriting and commercial clearance counsel for complex, high-value commercial real estate transactions across the country. The role supports pre-closing, closing, and post-closing activities for national commercial real estate transactions, including transactions handled by the Hoboken, NJ and New York City National Commercial Services offices. Following onboarding and training, a hybrid schedule of up to two remote days per week may be available at management's discretion.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
Active membership in good standing with a State Bar.
Minimum of 5 years of title insurance industry experience.
Experience handling multi-state, multi-property commercial title transactions.
Strong understanding of commercial title insurance coverage, underwriting principles, and real estate terminology.
Ability to clearly communicate underwriting decisions and provide guidance to internal teams.
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and document review skills.
Ability to interpret complex legal documents and apply legal principles to challenging real estate transactions.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with New York State and New York City title insurance practices is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide title insurance underwriting support for commercial transactions handled by the Hoboken, NJ and New York City National Commercial Services offices.
Analyze and review deeds, mortgages, court orders, regulatory documents, and other legal instruments to determine legal sufficiency and insurability.
Issue underwriting approvals, including for transactions that exceed single-risk liability limits.
Provide guidance and direction on complex underwriting matters while supporting production teams and transaction closings.
Assist with claims-related matters and ensure compliance with state title insurance regulations.
Maintain clear documentation of underwriting decisions, approvals, and supporting evidence within electronic files.
Participate in continuing education and professional development programs.
Contribute to a collaborative team environment and take initiative to expand knowledge and expertise.
Apply legal reasoning and sound judgment to analyze and resolve complex title and underwriting issues.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans.
401(k) plan with a discretionary company match.
Shareholder Purchase and Reinvestment Plan.
Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance premiums paid by the company.
Voluntary supplemental life insurance for employees, spouses, and dependent children.
Fertility and Family Building Benefits.
Paid disability benefits.
Paid time off programs.
11 company-paid holidays per year.
Flexible spending account.
Health savings account for High Deductible Health Plan participants.
Employee Assistance Program.
Educational Assistance Program.
Voluntary benefits, including Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance, and Accident Insurance.
Title insurance policies and certain escrow services for the employee’s primary personal residence at no charge.
Transportation benefit plan for mass transit, parking, and vanpool in several markets.