Commercial Title Officer / Commercial Underwriter (Hybrid/Remote US)

About the role

This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment while leveraging industry-leading technology, underwriting expertise, and escrow partnerships to transform the commercial real estate experience one transaction at a time.

Responsibilities

• Perform and review complete title searches for commercial transactions ranging from single-site properties to complex national portfolios and multi-state transactions
• Analyze records including liens, judgments, easements, surveys, legal descriptions, and vesting documents to determine ownership, identify risks, and verify title conditions
• Provide underwriting support, counsel, and authorization related to the issuance of commercial title insurance commitments, endorsements, guarantees, and policies
• Utilize underwriting standards and delegated authority guidelines to evaluate and underwrite title risk
• Prioritize and manage deadlines effectively while managing multiple tasks and priorities
• Issue underwriting standards and guidelines in accordance with established company processes
• Collaborate with attorneys, customers, lenders, and internal partners to resolve complex title matters and facilitate successful closings
• Select appropriate commitment and policy language for standard and extended coverage transactions
• Review and approve transaction documentation including deeds, operating agreements, corporate resolutions, entity documents, and settlement-related materials
• Properly price commitments, endorsements, policies, and guarantees using appropriate schedules of fees and charges
• Provide guidance and support to internal teams regarding underwriting decisions, settlement services, and title resolution strategies
• Navigate internal and external resources to gather information and resolve complex title issues
• Communicate difficult or complex information with professionalism and tact
• Support national commercial transactions and coordinate across multiple jurisdictions and stakeholders

Requirements

• 5+ years of commercial title and/or underwriting experience, including experience with complex commercial transactions
• Strong understanding of commercial real estate law, title insurance, and settlement practices and procedures
• Experience underwriting commercial deals and high-liability transactions preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess risk and develop practical solutions
• Ability to navigate internal and external resources to gather information and resolve complex title issues
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build strong internal and external relationships
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to communicate difficult or complex information with professionalism and tact
• Natural curiosity and attention to detail with a passion for researching and analyzing transaction history and title records
• Ability to collaborate effectively while acting decisively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage deadlines effectively
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to quickly adapt to new technologies and software applications

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, or a related field preferred
• Professional designation such as CLU, CFP, or LRT preferred

Skills

• Commercial real estate law
• Underwriting expertise
• Settlement practices and procedures
• Complex commercial transactions
• Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

Details about benefits are not specified in the job posting.

Pay

The estimated salary range for this position is $101,862 per year.

Schedule

The role is based in Houston, TX and operates in a hybrid environment for local candidates. Remote candidates outside the Houston area are also encouraged to apply.