Description:
Position Overview:Fidelity National Financial (FNF) and its family of companies, is seeking an entrepreneurial and motivated Underwriting Counsel to support our agency operations in Mississippi. This position plays a key role in supporting title agents, resolving complex underwriting issues, and educating customers on the best title practices, all while helping move real estate transactions toward a successful closing. The role has outstanding opportunities for growth, development and advancement. You will be a legal and strategic partner, working alongside our sales team to deliver value through training, consulting, and hands-on support.
Location:
This is an onsite position in our Flowood, MS office with some travel required.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provides underwriting support, counsel, and authorization to title agents, company personnel, and their respective customer(s), related to the issuance of real estate title insurance commitments and policies.
- Advises company personnel in the performance of real estate settlement services.
- Issues underwriting standards and guidelines in accordance with established company processes.
- Underwrites the issuance of title insurance utilizing underwriting standards and guidelines within delegated authority limits.
- Maintains current general knowledge of Federal and State regulations related to real estate title insurance and settlement services.
- Maintains current understanding of underwriting real estate transactions for the issuance of title insurance policies.
- Help customers and their clients get transactions to the finish line with professionalism, agility, and deep legal insight.
- Build and maintain a reputation as a trusted legal advisor and champion for agent success.
- Delivers internal and external educational public presentations on underwriting topics.
Minimum Requirements:
- JD from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in Mississippi.
- A minimum of 2+ years of experience in transactional legal work.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills with the ability to lead in-person and virtual education sessions.
- Ability to assess risk and address problems with a solution-focused attitude and an eye toward practicality.
- Ability to analyze complex title matters and make sound underwriting decisions.
- Willingness to work with other Underwriting Counsel in a team environment.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize and work under pressure.
- Strong and accurate attention to detail.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Preferred Experience:
- Knowledge of real estate transactions, title insurance practices, and related legal principles.
- Title insurance underwriting experience.