Commercial Underwriting Counsel

Job Description:

OLD REPUBLIC TITLE

We are looking for an experienced real estate attorney that is ready to transition their legal practice to the title industry. Old Republic Title is developing an impressive commercial branch in downtown Salt Lake City, ran primarily by attorneys. The industry is fast-paced and we need someone with attentiveness to detail and excellent customer service skills. We are looking for an attorney to join our team as an additional commercial escrow officer. The attorney will  be responsible for closing, commercial single-site transactions; commercial multi-site and multi-state refinance and sale transactions; for accounting and escrow functions; for answering inquiries from customers and staff on pending transactions; assisting with the underwriting as needed, and for maximum levels of customer satisfaction in the providing of title and closing services.

*Candidates must be located in the Salt Lake City area and be able to work full-time in-office.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist national commercial escrow officer in closing transactions.

• Assist in the negotiation policy coverage and endorsement coverage in connection with the issuance of owner’s and loan title insurance policies.

• Serve as a resource for sales executives and their clients when they have title insurance and/or real estate questions.

• Gain knowledge of conveyance documents, including deeds and mortgages.

• Gain a good understanding of title insurance, real estate and closing processes and procedures nationwide.

• Assist people and their clients when they have title insurance and/or real estate questions.

• Ability to supervise assistants and support staff, as necessary.

• Be responsible for the management of revenue.

• Assist with the Underwriting of title insurance policy coverages for commercial real estate transactions

Experience:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
- Active license to practice law 


• Minimum of 1 year of experience practicing real estate law


• Strong knowledge of real estate laws, regulations, and industry practices


• Proficiency in legal drafting and writing skills.


• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail


• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects.

Salary is negotiable based on experience.

Full benefit package.

Excellent team environment.

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Benefits may include:

• Comprehensive medical, prescriptions, 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 premium 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 (available to High Deductible Health Plan participants only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits, such as 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

Note: If you currently are employed by Old Republic Title (or one of its wholly owned affiliated companies) please get in touch with your human resources representative regarding the application process.

Old Republic Title is an Equal Opportunity Employer