Residential Underwriting Counsel

03000 Fidelity National Title Ins Co; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) matching

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Fidelity National Financial (FNF) seeks an experienced Residential Underwriting Counsel to join our Nashville, TN underwriting team. You will provide practical, business-oriented legal counsel in residential real estate transactions and support agents, customers, and escrow personnel with timely underwriting guidance.

Ideal candidates have a strong foundation in residential real estate transactions, title review, and underwriting practices, plus the ability to manage risk while enabling business

Qualifications

• 3+ years of residential real estate or underwriting experience with direct client or agent interaction.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• JD and active bar membership in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely guidance on residential title underwriting matters, including policy issuance and endorsements.
• Analyze and resolve title defects, curative requirements, and closing issues to facilitate efficient transactions.
• Review title commitments, surveys, and related documentation.
• Evaluate risk and provide underwriting decisions in accordance with company guidelines.
• Collaborate with agency partners, escrow staff, and internal underwriting teams on transaction matters.

Skills

Residential real estate

Underwriting experience

Analytical skills

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Position

FNF® is the leading provider of title insurance and settlement services to the real estate and mortgage industries. FNF®'s various mortgage and real estate services companies provide services that complement our title insurance business. From a full-service qualified intermediary, home warranties, UCC insurance, relocation services, and notary services, we provide essential services to fulfill the needs of a changing real estate industry. FNF® believes the power of technology can elevate the real estate transaction.

The Role in Brief

We are seeking a highly motivated and energetic attorney to join a fast-moving and highly responsive underwriting team. This individual will play a critical role in supporting residential real estate transactions by delivering timely, practical legal guidance to our agents, customers, and escrow personnel. This opportunity is based in Nashville, Tennessee, and focuses on residential title underwriting.

The Role in Brief (continued)

A successful Residential Underwriting Counsel provides practical, business-oriented legal advice in a fast-paced environment while contributing directly to transaction success. This role requires a strong foundation in residential real estate transactions, title review, and underwriting practices, along with the ability to effectively manage risk while supporting business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide timely guidance on residential title underwriting matters, including policy issuance and endorsements
• Analyze and resolve title defects, curative requirements, and closing issues to facilitate efficient transactions
• Review title commitments, surveys, and related documentation
• Evaluate risk and provide underwriting decisions in accordance with company guidelines
• Collaborate with agency partners, escrow staff, and internal underwriting teams on transaction matters
• Assist in developing and delivering educational content, training, and seminars for agents and clients
• Support implementation of underwriting best practices and promote consistency across operations

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years of residential real estate or underwriting experience, with direct client or agent interaction
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and accountability
• Juris Doctor (JD) and active bar membership in good standing

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• FNF, its affiliates, and subsidiaries carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, specialty, experience, and work location.
• The base salary (exempt) or hourly rate (non-exempt) is just one component of the total rewards package offered to our employees, including potential bonus or commission eligibility, insurance (medical/dental/vision/life/disability), matching 401(k) plan and matching employee stock purchase plan.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY POLICY

• FNF, its affiliates and subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

FNF® is the leading provider of title insurance and settlement services to the real estate and mortgage industries. FNF®'s various mortgage and real estate services companies provide services that complement our title insurance business. From a full-service qualified intermediary, home warranties, UCC insurance, relocation services, and notary services, we provide essential services to fulfill the needs of a changing real estate industry. FNF® believes the power of technology can elevate the real estate transaction. From investments in title and escrow software to industry-leading real estate partner solutions, we take our commitment to provide real estate professionals and consumers with a truly reimagined, transparent, connected, and trusted real estate experience to heart.