Senior Underwriting Counsel Attorney (Tarrytown, NY)

u003ch2 id= 'e2e-name-title-header ' class= 'record-datasheetheadertitle 'u003eu003cstrongu003eSENIOR TITLE UNDERWRITING COUNSEL ATTORNEYu003c/strongu003eu003c/h2u003eu003cdivu003eu003cem style= 'font-size: 12pt; 'u003eu003cstrongu003eLocation: Tarrytown, NYu003c/strongu003eu003c/emu003eu003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eHYBRID u003c/strongu003e- 3 days a week in officeu003c/pu003eu003chru003eu003cpu003eu0026 u003c/pu003eu003ch3u003eu003cspan style= 'text-decoration: underline; 'u003eu003cemu003ePLEASE NOTE THIS IS FOR TITLE INSURANCE, NOT PROPERTY, RISK, ETC. INSURANCEu003c/emu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/h3u003eu003cdivu003eu003cpu003eu0026 u003c/pu003eu003chru003eu003cpu003eu0026 u003c/pu003eu003c/divu003eu003cpu003eOur client, a u003cstrongu003enational leaderu003c/strongu003e inu003cstrongu003eu0026 title and escrow servicesu003c/strongu003e, is seeking an experienced u003cstrongu003eSenior Underwriting Counselu003c/strongu003e to join its Agency Division in Tarrytown, NY. u003cstrongu003eThis hybrid role offers the opportunity to serve as a trusted legal advisor on real estate title insurance matters,u003c/strongu003e providing underwriting guidance, risk analysis, and transactional support to internal teams, agents, and customers.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eThe position is ideal for a u003cstrongu003eseasoned attorneyu003c/strongu003e who brings deep knowledge of real estate law, title underwriting, and regulatory compliance, along with a collaborative and solutions‑oriented mindset. The successful candidate will bring strong judgment, customer-centric communication skills, and the ability to manage a diverse pipeline of real estate transactions while applying underwriting standards and company guidelines.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu0026 u003c/pu003eu003chru003eu003cpu003eu0026 u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 12pt; 'u003eu003cstrongu003eCandidate Profileu003c/strongu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eJD from an ABA-accredited law school required.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eActive Bar Admissionu003cstrongu003eu0026 u003c/strongu003einu0026 u003cstrongu003eNew Yorku003c/strongu003e, in good standing.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cstrongu003e5-10 yearsu003c/strongu003e of substantive experience inu0026 u003cstrongu003etitle insurance underwriting oru003c/strongu003eu003cstrongu003eu0026 5-10u003c/strongu003e years u003cstrongu003ecomparable commercial real estate u003c/strongu003eexperienceu003cstrongu003eu0026 u003c/strongu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eGeneral understanding of the u003cstrongu003eprocess of underwriting real estate transactions for the issuance of title insurance policiesu003c/strongu003e.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eAbility tou003cstrongu003e u003c/strongu003einterpret and apply underwriting standards and guidelinesu0026 within delegated authority limitsu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eSolid understanding of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of NH real estate transactions, title and settlement processes.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eMust be familiar with u003cstrongu003eapplicable real estate lawu003c/strongu003e, including u003cstrongu003efederal u003c/strongu003eand u003cstrongu003estate regulations.u003c/strongu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eStrong u003cstrongu003erelationship-buildingu003c/strongu003e skills with internal stakeholders and externally, with clients and others.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eExceptional u003cstrongu003eorganizational skillsu003c/strongu003e, with the ability to manage significant transaction volume, ability to multi-task, prioritize, and follow up in a timely manner.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eExcellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cstrongu003eEffective communicatoru003c/strongu003e with strong negotiation skills, who can deliver guidance with clarity, professionalism, tact, and diplomacy.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eStrong u003cstrongu003eanalytical u003c/strongu003eskills, detail oriented, with the ability to u003cstrongu003eassess risku003c/strongu003e and provide practical solutions.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cstrongu003eCollaborative mindsetu003c/strongu003e with ability to u003cstrongu003eact decisivelyu003c/strongu003e when needed.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eCreative, solution-oriented approach to resolving complex title challenges.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eAbility to work hybrid 3 days a week in office in Tarrytown.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eConduct continuing legal education with clients.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eWillingness to travel occasionally with sales agents in New York market area.u0026 u003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003cpu003eu0026 u003c/pu003eu003chru003eu003cpu003eu0026 u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 12pt; 'u003eu003cstrongu003eWhat You’ll Dou003c/strongu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003cdivu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eProvide u003cstrongu003eunderwriting support, counsel, and authorization to company personnel, agents, and customers, related to the issuance of real estate title insurance commitments and policiesu003c/strongu003e.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cstrongu003eUtilize underwriting standards u003c/strongu003eand guidelines within delegated authority limits to underwrite the issuance of title insurance.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eProvide guidance to company personnel in the performance of real estate settlement services.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cstrongu003eIssue underwriting standards and guidelineu003c/strongu003es in accordance with established company processes.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003ePrepare and present educational content (in-person and/or remote) for the benefit of company personnel, agents and/or customers.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eOther duties as assigned.u003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003c/divu003eu003cpu003eu0026 u003c/pu003eu003chru003eu003cpu003eu0026 u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 12pt; 'u003eu003cstrongu003eWhy Join Us?u003c/strongu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003cpu003eThis company's Agency Division is dedicated to providing its policy-issuing agents with resources, services and underwriting guidance needed to achieve new levels of success. They are passionate about what they do and are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. The inclusive, people-first culture has earned the company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list for ten consecutive years.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eJoin a busy and collaborative team who support each other and are part of a corporate culture that puts its people first. Professionals who thrive here are intellectually-curious, proactive, and committed to delivering exceptional service in a fast-paced environment.u003c/pu003eu003chru003eu003cpu003eu0026 u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 12pt; 'u003eu003cstrongu003eCompensation u0026Benefitsu003c/strongu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cstrongu003eSalary range:u003c/strongu003e u003cstrongu003e$200,000- $275,000+ u003c/strongu003eThis hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements, qualifications, and geographic location.u0026 u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cstrongu003eYearly bonusu003c/strongu003e participationu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cstrongu003eEmployee Stock Purchase Planu003c/strongu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003c/liu003eu003cli class= ' 'u003eu003cstrongu003eRobust Benefits Package:u003c/strongu003eu0026 Top-tier medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, 401(k) plan with employer matching, paid parental leave, generous PTO and sick leave, and additional perksu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003cpu003eu0026 u003c/pu003eu003chru003eu003cpu003eu0026 u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 12pt; 'u003eApplication Requirementsu003c/spanu003eu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003cdivu003eInterested candidates should submit au0026 u003cstrongu003ecover letter u003c/strongu003eand u003cstrongu003eresumeu003c/strongu003eu0026 for consideration.u003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu0026 u003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu003cpu003eu0026 u003c/pu003eu003chru003eu003cpu003eu0026 u003c/pu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003e ', 'location ': 'Tarrytown, NY ', 'remote ':null, 'jobtype ': 'directhire ', 'remoteoption ': 'hybrid ', 'featuredonjobboard ':false, 'ownedbyagency ':false, 'externalid ': 'GA157-2752682

Created: 2026-03-02