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Underwriting and Commercial Clearance Counsel

Job Summary:

The Underwriting and Commercial Clearance Counsel is responsible for handling confidential and time-sensitive commercial transaction matters. This role ensures that pre-closing, closing, and post-closing activities are completed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. The position requires significant underwriting expertise, legal analysis, and the ability to manage multi-state commercial real estate transactions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide title insurance underwriting support for national commercial real estate transactions handled by the NCS offices in Hoboken, NJ, and New York City.

• Review legal documents, including deeds, mortgages, court orders, regulations, and other instruments for legal sufficiency.

• Issue written approvals for transactions exceeding single risk liability limits.

• Offer guidance on general underwriting matters and assist in transaction closings as needed.

• Support claims resolution, continuing education initiatives, and compliance with state regulations related to title insurance.

• Maintain electronic records of underwriting proofs, approvals, and decision justifications.

Essential Expectations:

• Maintain confidentiality in handling sensitive transaction matters.

• Work a standard schedule (8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday through Friday) with flexibility for after-hours events and additional work as necessary.

• Serve as a professional and positive representative of the company.

• Demonstrate the ability to both accept and provide supervision.

• Develop and maintain professional, collaborative relationships with colleagues, management, and external stakeholders.

• Communicate effectively through email, phone, Microsoft Teams, and in-person interactions.

• Engage in continuous learning and professional development, including company-assigned continuing education programs.

• Apply legal logic and analysis to a variety of complex underwriting and title insurance matters.

• Understand and apply principles of title insurance, including products, policies, and endorsements.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree; active and current member of a State Bar.

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in an underwriting role.

• Expertise in multi-state, multi-property commercial title transactions.

• Strong knowledge of commercial insurance coverage and real estate terminology.

• Exposure to residential title matters is a plus.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and RamQuest, with a willingness to learn new software systems.

Other Duties:

• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed to meet operational and organizational objectives.

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