Senior Law Clerk/ Underwriter

FCT; Oakville; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and collaboration. As a Senior Commercial Law Clerk/Underwriter, you'll play a vital role in underwriting commercial title insurance policies, primarily for national law firms. This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic, team-oriented environment where your expertise will help shape the future of real estate transactions across Canada. With a focus on diversity and inclusion, this organization is dedicated to fostering a supportive workplace that empowers each employee to succeed. If you're looking for a meaningful career with opportunities for growth, this is the place for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including virtual healthcare

Group retirement savings plan with company match

Paid holidays and generous paid time off

Hybrid work arrangements

Paid volunteer opportunities

Employee recognition programs

Potential for performance-based incentives

Stock purchase plan participation

Qualifications

• 10+ years as a real estate law clerk in commercial transactions.
• Strong understanding of real estate law and transaction mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and issue commercial title insurance policies.
• Provide second level underwriting support for complex transactions.

Skills

Real Estate Law Knowledge

Customer Service Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Law Clerk Diploma

10 years experience in real estate law

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Company Summary

Come work for a company that’s committed to the success of each and every employee. A place where innovators and collaborators come together and build on each other’s talents. Where diversity is welcomed and celebrated.

FCT provides industry-leading title insurance, default solutions and other real estate related products and services to legal, lending, valuation and real estate professionals across Canada. With FCT, you will have the opportunity to build a meaningful career. Join us as we continue to do exciting work and make a big impact on our colleagues, customers and communities.

Job Summary

We are continually searching for great talent; individuals who possess a deep commitment to the customers and markets we serve. If you would like to join a company that is committed to the success of each employee and offers challenge, purpose and the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally in a team-oriented environment, you'll enjoy a career with us! We understand that fostering a diverse and inclusive environment is critical for the success of our business, and we actively work towards it every day.

As a Senior Commercial Law Clerk/Underwriter, you will underwrite and issue commercial title insurance policies for commercial real estate transactions across Canada (excluding Quebec) with a focus on national law firms customers. In addition, you will educate customers on the benefits of commercial title insurance, due diligence requirements and title insurance coverage.

Provide second level underwriting support to law clerks and intermediate law clerks for commercial transactions including transactions over $50M.

You will be the first point of contact for national law firms for transactions over $50M. Typically, title insurance orders for this customer group are more complex and interactions are with senior law clerks and senior lawyers. FCT senior law clerk must have experience and knowledge of transactional issues, policy coverage and endorsements in order to have effective conversations with this sophisticated customer segment.

HERE’S HOW YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE:

• Review lawyer’s title memorandums, due diligence, searches in order to prepare title insurance policies for commercial real estate transactions
• Provide information to customers regarding commercial title insurance coverage, underwriting guidelines, endorsements, quotes and procedures
• A strong customer focus with the ability to effectively build and maintain collaborative relationships with customers as well as business partners across the organization
• Support team members by sharing knowledge, providing guidance and collaborating in order to meet deadlines

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• Law Clerk Diploma or relevant work experience
• Ten (10) years’ experience as a real estate law clerk in a law firm and/or title insurance environment handling commercial and/or residential real estate transactions
• Technical knowledge of the practice of real estate law and an understanding of the mechanics of a real estate transaction
• Professional and customer service focused, with excellent communication skills
• Ability to pay attention to detail while managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team
• Excellent computer skills – MS Office Suite

HERE’S WHAT SETS US APART:

Through mentoring, innovative tools, and a variety of programs that engage and reward, we empower each employee to be great and drive results.

• Comprehensive benefits that include virtual healthcare and an Employee & Family Assistance Program

• Group retirement savings plan with company match

• Paid holidays and generous paid time off

• Hybrid work arrangements

• Paid volunteer opportunities and charitable donation matching

• Employee recognition programs that include referral incentives

• Potential for performance-based incentives

• The opportunity to participate in our stock purchase plan

• And more!

*As per terms of the employment agreement

The Great Place to Work Institute has named FCT one of Canada’s Top 50 Best Workplaces, Best Workplaces in Canada for Financial Services & Insurance, Best Workplaces in Canada for Women, Best Workplaces in Canada for Inclusion and Best Workplaces in Canada for Mental Wellness. We’re also one of Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces in North America.

By joining us, you will not only be part of an award-winning organization, you will be part of a workforce that is engaged and empowered to succeed.

Thank you for considering FCT. We look forward to meeting you.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of FCT’s hiring process.

To avoid any delays in the recruitment process, if you require accommodation to apply, please provide your accommodation needs in advance. You may also be required to submit adequate medical/other documentation to Human Resources to support your request for accommodation.

FCT is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active nondiscrimination program. All recruitment, hiring, placements, transfers, promotions, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, and other terms and conditions of employment will be on the basis of the qualifications of the individual regardless of race, colour, place of origin, ethnic origin, citizenship, handicap (including mental and physical disability), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, creed (religion), marital status, family status (being in a parent/child relationship), age, or any other basis prohibited by the applicable provincial or federal human rights legislation.