Senior Underwriting Counsel Attorney (CT)

Software Placement Group, SPG; Stamford (CT); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock Purchase Plan

401(k) Plan with employer matching

Paid parental leave

PTO and sick leave

Job summary

Software Placement Group is seeking a Senior Title Underwriting Counsel to join its Agency Division in a hybrid role based in Stamford, CT or Hartford, CT. The position supports underwriting guidance on complex commercial real estate title matters and collaborates with internal teams, agents, and customers.

Key responsibilities include advising on underwriting standards, risk analysis, and settlement services, plus delivering educational content.

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active Bar Admission in Connecticut, 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 title insurance underwriting for real estate transactions and the issuance of title insurance policies.
• Ability to interpret and apply title underwriting standards within delegated authority limits.
• Solid understanding of CT real estate transactions, title, and settlement processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide title insurance underwriting support, counsel, and authorization to company personnel, agents, and customers related to the issuance of real estate title insurance commitments and policies.
• Utilize title 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 title underwriting standards and guidelines in accordance with established company processes.
• Prepare and present educational content for company personnel, agents, and/or customers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Underwriting

Risk analysis

Negotiation

Communication

Relationship building

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Location: Stamford, CT or Hartford, CT | Schedule: Full-time, Hybrid (4 days in office, initially) | Compensation: $130,000 – $215,000+

Overview

A national leader in title insurance and escrow services is seeking a Senior Title Underwriting Counsel to join its Agency Division. This hybrid role serves 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.

What you'll do

• Provide title insurance underwriting support, counsel, and authorization to company personnel, agents, and customers related to the issuance of real estate title insurance commitments and policies
• Utilize title insurance 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 title insurance underwriting standards and guidelines in accordance with established company processes
• Prepare and present educational content (in-person and/or remote) for company personnel, agents, and/or customers
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required qualifications

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active Bar Admission in Connecticut, 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 title insurance underwriting for real estate transactions and the issuance of title insurance policies
• Ability to interpret and apply title insurance underwriting standards and guidelines within delegated authority limits
• Solid understanding of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of CT real estate transactions, title, and settlement processes
• Familiarity with applicable Connecticut real estate law, including federal and state regulations
• Strong relationship-building skills with internal stakeholders and external clients
• Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to manage significant transaction volume, multi-task, prioritize, and follow up in a timely manner
• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills
• Effective communicator with strong negotiation skills, able to 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 the ability to act decisively when needed
• Creative, solution-oriented approach to resolving complex title challenges
• Ability to work hybrid, 4 days a week in office, initially

Compensation and benefits

• Salary range: $130,000 – $215,000+, based on 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, plus additional perks

Why this role

This is an opportunity to serve as a trusted legal advisor on complex commercial real estate title insurance matters within a collaborative Agency Division that supports policy-issuing agents and fosters an inclusive, people-first culture.