Senior National Title Underwriting Counsel — Hybrid NYC

KLA Industries; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

KLA Industries in New York, NY is seeking a Senior National Commercial Title Underwriting Counsel to join its team. The role focuses on underwriting guidance, risk assessment, and structured transactions across the country.

Ideal candidate holds a JD from an ABA-accredited school, active New York Bar, and 5+ years in national title underwriting or related CRE law firm experience. Hybrid work in Midtown Manhattan.

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school is required.
• Active New York Bar admission in good standing.
• 5+ years in national title insurance underwriting or comparable CRE experience in a law firm setting.
• Knowledge of the process of title underwriting real estate transactions for the issuance of title insurance policies.
• Ability to interpret and apply title underwriting standards and guidelines within delegated authority limits.
• Solid understanding of CRE transactions, title insurance, and settlement processes.
• Familiar with applicable commercial real estate law, including federal and state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide title underwriting support, counsel, and authorization to company personnel, agents, and customers, related to the issuance of real estate title insurance commitments and policies.
• Apply underwriting standards to assess risk and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Provide guidance to internal teams on CRE settlement services and transaction structure.
• Develop and communicate underwriting guidelines and best practices in alignment with organizational standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support efficient and successful transaction execution.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Relationship-building

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Collaborative mindset

Decisive action

Multi-tasking

Education

JD from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

KLA Industries in New York, NY is seeking a Senior National Commercial Title Underwriting Counsel to join its team. The role focuses on underwriting guidance, risk assessment, and structured transactions across the country.

Ideal candidate holds a JD from an ABA-accredited school, active New York Bar, and 5+ years in national title underwriting or related CRE law firm experience. Hybrid work in Midtown Manhattan.