Commercial Underwriter / Title Attorney - Real Estate

Company: Bernstein Shur
Location: Portland
Posted on: November 16, 2021

Job Description:

Monument Title Company, a subsidiary of Bernstein Shur, is seeking an experienced commercial underwriter to join the elite title team in our Portland, ME office.

The ideal candidate will be an attorney with significant experience with title insurance underwriting, negotiating title insurance coverages and providing real estate settlement services in complex commercial transactions, including construction/development, hospitality, healthcare facilities, energy/solar and land conservation projects. This candidate has the potential to quickly advance to a leadership role within Monument Title Company.

Knowledge and Skills/Technology Used
- Excellent understanding of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of real estate title and settlement process.
- General knowledge of Federal and State regulations related to real estate title insurance and settlement services.
- General understanding of underwriting real estate transactions for the issuance of title insurance policies.
- Ability to collaborate and act decisively.
- Detail oriented.
- Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills.
- Good organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize and timely follow up.
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Requires abstract thinking and creative solutions.
- Ability to 'think outside the box' and make unique yet sound decisions to resolve complex issues.
- Ability to build relationships and create rapport with colleagues.

Typical Range of Experience
- At least 4 years of title underwriting experience as an agent for national title insurance companies.

Bernstein Shur has offices in Maine and New Hampshire and advises clients from across the U.S. and around the world. Our 115+ attorneys' practice in more than 20 critical areas and a variety of industries. As an entrepreneurial firm that believes sophisticated doesn't have to mean stuffy, Bernstein Shur has been named as one of the Best Places to Work in Maine for the past 9 years and is ranked by Vault as a Top 150 Under 150 law firm. Bernstein Shur offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, while making quality of life a priority.

Please e-mail cover letter, resume and references to Diane Mutagoma, Legal Recruiting Coordinator attorneyrecruiting@bernsteinshur.com.

All inquiries held in strictest confidence.

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