Claims Counsel

Stewart Title; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase program

Employee discounts

Job summary

Stewart Title is seeking a professional to ensure accountable decisions are made at the appropriate level, with informed understanding of legal risk across matters. The role centers on managing title claims end-to-end, applying business insight and guiding teammates within established policies.

You’ll join a global real estate services company committed to growth, benefits, and a strong inclusive culture. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred and 2+ years of related experience are typical.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage title claims from inception to resolution.
• Lead projects within own discipline.
• Apply knowledge of business drivers to own area.
• Follow broad guidelines and policies to accomplish objectives.
• Solve moderately to complex problems using technical experience and judgement.
• Explain complex information clearly and guide less experienced team members.
• Individual contributor working with limited oversight.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field preferred

Job description

At Stewart, we know that success begins with great people. As a Stewart employee, you’ll be joining a company that was named a 2024-2025 Best Company to Work For by U.S. News & World Report, and a 2025 Top Workplace by USA Today. We are committed to helping you own, develop, and nurture your career. We invest in your career journey because we understand that as you grow, so does our company. And our priority is smart growth – by attaining the best people, investing in tools and resources that enable success, and creating a better home for all.

You will be part of an inclusive work environment that reflects the customers we serve. You’ll be empowered to use your unique experiences, passion and skills to help our company and the communities we serve constantly evolve and improve. Together, we can achieve our vision of becoming the premier title and real estate services company.

Stewart is a global real estate services company, providing title insurance, settlement, underwriting, and lender services through our family of companies. To learn more about Stewart, visit stewart.com/about.

More information can be found on stewart.com. Get title industry information and insights at stewart.com/insights. Follow Stewart on Facebook @StewartTitleCo, on Instagram @StewartTitleCo and on LinkedIn @StewartTitle

Job Description

Job Summary

Ensures accountable decisions are taken at the right level in the organization, and individuals making decisions are suitably informed about the level of legal risk on all legal related matters.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing all aspects of title claims, inception through resolution, including investigation, evaluation, coverage determination and claims management
• Performs a range of assignments and may lead projects within own discipline
• Applies working knowledge of business and best practices gained through understanding of key business drivers and recognition of how own area integrates within organization
• Works within broad guidelines and polices to accomplish objectives and goals
• Solves moderately complex to complex problems and analyzes possible solutions using technical experience, judgement and precedents
• Explains complex and/or sensitive information in a straightforward manner
• Acts as a resource for colleagues, provides guidance to less experienced team members
• Individual contributor working with limited oversight
• Performs all other duties as assigned by management

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field preferred

Experience

• Typically requires 2+ years of related work experience

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Stewart is committed to ensuring that its online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance or an accommodation in the application process, please contact us by email at [e-mail].

Pay Range & Benefits

$87,158.78 - $145,264.63 Annually

Stewart offers eligible employees a competitive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to a variety of health and wellness insurance options and programs, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program, and employee discounts