Senior Underwriting Counsel Attorney (CT)

Keystone Distinction Group; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Top-tier medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Generous PTO and sick leave

Job summary

Keystone Distinction Group is seeking a Senior Title Underwriting Counsel Attorney in Hartford, CT. This hybrid role involves providing underwriting guidance in complex commercial real estate transactions and requires a JD degree along with Connecticut Bar admission. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in title insurance underwriting and excel in communication and analytical skills. The position offers a salary range between $130,000 and $215,000 along with a robust benefits package including stock options and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of substantive experience in title insurance underwriting or comparable commercial real estate experience.
• General understanding of underwriting real estate transactions for title insurance.
• Creative, solution-oriented approach to resolving complex title challenges.

Responsibilities

• Provide underwriting support, counsel, and authorization related to title insurance commitments.
• Utilize underwriting standards to underwrite title insurance issuance.
• Prepare educational content for company personnel and agents.

Skills

Title insurance underwriting

Risk analysis

Real estate law

Transaction support

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship-building

Education

JD from an ABA-accredited law school

Active Bar Admission in Connecticut

Job description

SENIOR TITLE UNDERWRITING COUNSEL ATTORNEY

Location: Hartford and/or Stamford, CT

Hybrid: 4 days in office (initially)

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

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Our client, a national leader in title and escrow services, is seeking experienced Senior Underwriting Counsels to join its Agency Division in Hartford, Connecticut and Stamford, Connecticut. These hybrid roles offers the opportunity to serve as a trusted legal advisor on complex commercial real estate title insurance matters, providing underwriting guidance, risk analysis, and transactional support to internal teams, agents, and customers.

The positions are ideal for a seasoned attorney who brings deep knowledge of real estate law, title underwriting, and regulatory compliance, along with a collaborative and solutions‑oriented mindset. The successful candidates 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 anABA-accredited law school required.
• Active Bar AdmissioninConnecticut, in good standing.
• 5+ years of substantive experience in title insurance underwriting or comparable commercial real estate experience in a law firm setting.
• General understanding of the process of underwriting real estate transactions for the issuance of title insurance policies.
• Ability to interpret and apply underwriting standards and guidelines within delegated authority limits
• Solid understanding of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of NH real estate transactions, title and settlement processes.
• Must be familiar with applicable real estate law, including federal and state regulations.
• Strong relationship-building skills with internal stakeholders and externally, with clients and others.
• Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to manage significant transaction volume, ability to multi-task, prioritize, and follow up in a timely manner.
• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Effective communicator with strong negotiation skills, who can deliver guidance with clarity, professionalism, tact, and diplomacy.
• Strong analytical skills, detail oriented, 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.
• Ability to work hybrid 4 days a week office, initially.

What You’ll Do

• Provide underwriting support, counsel, and authorization to company personnel, agents, and customers, related to the issuance of real estate title insurance commitments and policies.
• Utilize underwriting standards and guidelines within delegated authority limits to underwrite the issuance of title insurance.
• Provide guidance to company personnel in the performance of real estate settlement services.
• Issue underwriting standards and guidelines in accordance with established company processes.
• Prepare and present educational content (in-person and/or remote) for the benefit of company personnel, agents and/or customers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Why Join Us?

This company's Agency Division is dedicated to providing its policy‑issuing agents with resources, services and underwriting guidance needed to achieve new levels of success. They are passionate about what they do and are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. The inclusive, people‑first culture has earned the company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list for ten consecutive years.

Join a busy and collaborative team who support each other and are part of a corporate culture that puts its people first. Professionals who thrive here are intellectually‑curious, proactive, and committed to delivering exceptional service in a fast‑paced environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $130,000 – $215,000+ This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements, qualifications, and geographic location.
• Yearly 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

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume for consideration.

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