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Job title: National Title Officer and Underwriting Counsel

Location: New York, NY (Onsite preferred)

About Us:

Client has been a trusted leader in the title insurance industry, providing legal expertise and exceptional service on commercial and residential real estate transactions. Headquartered in New York & is directly licensed in over 35 states and is a leading agent for each of the major title insurance underwriters.

Our success is built on our people. We foster a collaborative, team-oriented environment where experienced attorneys, title professionals, and client service specialists work together to solve complex title challenges and deliver outstanding results for our clients. Many of our employees have built long-term careers reflecting our commitment to professional development, cross-functional learning, and a supportive workplace culture.

About the role:

Client is seeking an experienced National Title Officer & Underwriting Counsel to join our growing commercial title team. In this role, you will review analyze, and clear title for complex commercial real estate transactions across multiple jurisdictions while working closely with attorneys lenders, developers, underwriters, and internal stakeholders to ensure successful closings.

The ideal candidate is an experienced title professional with strong analytical skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to navigate sophisticated title issues across a variety of transaction types. A law degree is welcome but not required.

Responsibilities:

• Review title searches, commitments, surveys, and related documents for commercial real estate transactions nationwide

• Analyze title reports and identify defects, encumbrances, liens, easements, and other title issues requiring resolution

• Coordinate title clearance efforts with attorneys, lenders, developers, surveyors, underwriters, and other transaction participants

• Prepare and review title commitments, endorsements, and clearance requirements

• Evaluate underwriting risk and recommend practical solutions for complex title matters

• Collaborate with national title underwriters to facilitate timely and accurate closings

• Manage multiple commercial transactions simultaneously while ensuring deadlines and service expectations are met

• Provide exceptional customer service by communicating proactively with clients and internal partners throughout the transaction process

• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with company underwriting guidelines and industry best practices

• Assist in special project and other responsibilities as needed

Skills and Experience:

• 5+ years of commercial title experience, preferably involving multi-state or national transactions

• Strong understanding of commercial title insurance principles and title clearance processes

• Experience reviewing title commitments, surveys, and related real estate documents

• Ability to independently analyze and resolve complex title issues

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with client-focused approach

• Ability to prioritize multiple transactions in a fast-paced environment

• Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent education preferred but not required

• Existing relationships with commercial real estate attorneys, lenders, or underwriters are a plus

Benefits:

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.

We’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.

Our Services
W3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.

We specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.

We are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.

Our Expertise
W3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.

As a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.