Real Estate Attorney

Insight Global; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commercial real estate title organization is seeking a Senior Commercial Underwriting Counsel to assess risk and navigate complex legal matters in high-value transactions. This role involves underwriting commitments, analyzing risks, and supporting escrow and closing teams. The ideal candidate is a legal professional with a law degree, 3-5 years of relevant experience, and strong communication skills. Precision and the ability to handle multiple deadlines are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in commercial title underwriting or related legal practice.
• In-depth understanding of commercial title and settlement processes.
• Strong ability to analyze complex legal issues.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite commercial title insurance commitments and policies.
• Assess risk and advise on high-value commercial transactions.
• Collaborate with escrow, settlement, and closing teams.

Skills

Commercial real estate law knowledge

Risk analysis

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Law degree and ability to practice law

Job description

Insight Global is partnering with a leading commercial real estate title organization to identify a Senior Commercial Underwriting Counsel who will serve as a key legal and underwriting resource throughout the commercial title process. This role is well suited for a legal professional who enjoys assessing risk, navigating complex real estate matters, and advising on high‑value commercial transactions. The position involves underwriting commercial title insurance commitments and policies, analyzing legal, regulatory, and transactional risk, and reviewing title, loan, construction, and related documents to identify requirements, exceptions, and potential exposures. This person will respond to attorney inquiries, provide underwriting guidance, compare internal underwriting standards against policies and endorsements, and review materials from bar associations, public records, and other governing bodies to validate title conditions. In addition, this role partners closely with escrow, settlement, and closing teams, manages a high volume of email correspondence with strong attention to detail, and collaborates across departments to resolve underwriting issues efficiently and in alignment with company guidelines.

Required Skills & Experience

• Law degree and ability to practice law
• 3–5 years of experience in commercial title underwriting or prior experience practicing in a law firm with real estate exposure.
• Strong working knowledge of commercial real estate law, including applicable federal and state regulations.
• In‑depth understanding of the commercial title and settlement process.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze risk and apply sound judgment in complex scenarios.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to deliver difficult guidance professionally.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• High attention to detail and the ability to interpret abstract or nuanced legal issues.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Background working within a large, enterprise‑level title company environment.
• Prior collaboration with sales, escrow, and settlement teams on complex commercial deals.