Underwriting Counsel, Real Estate Title & Compliance

03000 Fidelity National Title Ins Co; Flowood (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Insurance (medical/dental/vision/life)

401(k) plan matching

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Fidelity National Financial (FNF) in Flowood, MS seeks an entrepreneurial Underwriting Counsel to support title agents and resolve complex underwriting issues, educating customers on best title practices and helping real estate transactions close. This onsite role requires a JD and Mississippi license, 2+ years of transactional legal experience, and strong communication skills for in-person and virtual trainings.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in Mississippi.
• 2+ years of experience in transactional legal work.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills for in-person/virtual sessions.
• Ability to assess risk and address problems with a practical approach.
• Ability to analyze complex title matters and make sound underwriting decisions.

Responsibilities

• Provides underwriting support, counsel, and authorization to title agents and clients regarding title insurance commitments and policies.
• Advises on real estate settlement services.
• Issues underwriting standards and guidelines per company processes.
• Underwrites title insurance within delegated authority.
• Keeps current knowledge of Federal and State regulations related to title insurance and settlements.
• Educates customers and clients through trainings and presentations.
• Builds trust as a legal advisor and champion for agent success.

Skills

Underwriting counsel

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Presentation

Microsoft Office

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Mississippi bar admission

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fidelity National Financial (FNF) in Flowood, MS seeks an entrepreneurial Underwriting Counsel to support title agents and resolve complex underwriting issues, educating customers on best title practices and helping real estate transactions close. This onsite role requires a JD and Mississippi license, 2+ years of transactional legal experience, and strong communication skills for in-person and virtual trainings.