Fidelity National Financial is seeking a Senior Commercial Underwriting Counsel to provide strategic legal and risk management support for complex commercial real estate transactions. The role requires extensive experience in commercial title insurance and law, with responsibilities including underwriting, risk evaluation, and mentoring junior staff
Job Summary
This role serves as a strategic legal and risk management partner for complex commercial real estate transactions within the title insurance sector.
The successful candidate will analyze high-volume underwriting matters, determine insurability, and provide practical guidance to agents and internal teams.
Candidates must possess at least 15 years of experience in commercial title insurance underwriting or commercial real estate law with deep knowledge of Florida regulations.
Matching Summary
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Fidelity National Financial is seeking a Senior Commercial Underwriting Counsel to provide strategic legal and risk management support for complex commercial real estate transactions. The role requires extensive experience in commercial title insurance and law, with responsibilities including underwriting, risk evaluation, and mentoring junior staff.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Commercial real estate transaction analysis
Title insurance policy and endorsement expertise
Risk evaluation and insurability determination
Multi-state commercial transaction experience
Boundary and construction survey interpretation
Nice-to-have
Mentoring junior underwriters and agents
Delivering training on underwriting best practices
Building strong relationships with external stakeholders
Facilitating business development through solutions
Participating in client-facing complex deal discussions
Key Requirements
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
Minimum 15 years' experience in commercial title insurance underwriting
Active Florida Bar membership or Authorized House Counsel status
Proven ability to interpret ALTA/NSPS and construction surveys
Work Rights
Must qualify for and obtain Authorized House Counsel status with the Florida Bar within 90 days if not currently active member