Commercial Underwriting Counsel Attorney - Atlanta

Pernini Recruiting Company; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Paid parental leave

Generous PTO and sick leave

Job summary

Pernini Legal, Inc. is seeking a Commercial Underwriting Counsel in Atlanta, GA, to provide underwriting guidance on title commitments and policies. The role targets a commercial real estate attorney or experienced title underwriter with strong regulatory knowledge.

You will interpret underwriting standards, advise on settlement procedures, and manage a high-volume transaction pipeline. This hybrid role requests 3 days in the Atlanta area.

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school is required
• Active Georgia Bar in good standing
• 5–7 years of title underwriting or comparable commercial real estate experience
• Strong knowledge of commercial real estate law and related regulations
• Ability to interpret and apply underwriting standards within delegated authority
• Experience with title insurance underwriting and real estate closing processes

Responsibilities

• Provide underwriting guidance on issuance of title commitments and policies
• Interpret and apply underwriting standards within delegated authority
• Advise colleagues on real estate settlement procedures and requirements
• Support resolution of title issues and guide transaction strategy
• Communicate underwriting decisions to internal teams and external partners
• Ensure compliance with company guidelines and regulatory requirements
• Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and process improvements

Skills

Title underwriting expertise

Real estate transaction analysis

Communication and diplomacy

Negotiation and business acumen

Hybrid work adaptability

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Georgia Bar Admission in good standing

Job description

COMMERCIAL TITLE UNDERWRITING COUNSEL ATTORNEY (HYBRID)

NATIONAL COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE TITLE OPERATIONS

Location: Atlanta, GA

*PLEASE NOTE THIS IS FOR TITLE INSURANCE, NOT PROPERTY, RISK, ETC. INSURANCE!

Our client, a national leader in commercial title and escrow services, is seeking a Commercial Underwriting Counsel to provide underwriting guidance and support on complex real estate transactions. This role is ideal for a commercial real estate attorney or experienced title underwriter who enjoys applying legal analysis to real estate matters, solving problems in real time, and partnering with internal teams and clients to deliver best-in-class service.

The successful candidate will bring strong judgment, customer-centric communication skills, and the ability to manage a diverse pipeline of commercial transactions while applying underwriting standards and company guidelines.

Candidate Profile

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school required
• Active Bar Admission in GEORGIA, in good standing
• 5-7 years of substantive experience in title insurance underwriting or comparable commercial real estate experience in a law firm setting
• Strong knowledge of commercial real estate law, including federal and Georgia state regulations.
• Proven ability to interpret and apply underwriting standards and guidelines within delegated authority limits
• Solid understanding of commercial real estate transactions, title insurance and commercial real estate closing settlement processes, and applicable federal and state regulations
• Strong relationship-building skills with internal stakeholders and clients
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and business acumen
• Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task and manage significant transaction volume
• Effective verbal and written communicator who can deliver guidance with clarity, professionalism, and diplomacy
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess risk and provide practical solutions
• Collaborative mindset with ability to act decisively when needed
• Creative, solution-oriented approach to resolving complex title challenges
• hybrid 3 days a week into Atlanta-metro area based office

What You’ll Do

• Provide underwriting support andcounsel on theissuance of title commitments and policies
• Interpret andapply underwriting standards within delegated authority
• Advise colleagues onreal estate settlement procedures andrequirements
• Supportresolution of title issues andguide transaction strategy
• Communicate underwriting decisions to internal teams and external partners
• Ensurecompliance withcompany guidelines andregulatory requirements
• Contribute tointernal knowledge sharing and process improvement

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to impact ahigh-visibility commercial platform and work onsophisticated commercial transactions while collaborating with an experienced team of real estate professionals. You will enjoy meaningful autonomy, direct access to leadership, and the ability toinfluence underwriting strategy and outcomes. The team values thoughtful analysis, creative problem-solving, and a collegial, solutions-oriented approach to serving clients.

Professionals who thrive here are intellectually-curious, proactive, and committed to delivering exceptional service in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $120,000 - $175,000+, as determined by experience and qualifications
• Quarterly bonus participation
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Robust Benefits Package: 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 perks