Counsel - Underwriting Western Canada

We are the Canadian Division of Stewart Title Guaranty Company, a leading provider of residential and commercial title insurance. As one of the largest title insurers in the world, Stewart Title specializes in providing our clients with exceptional service, deep expertise and innovative solutions to help close their real estate transactions with peace of mind.

A Counsel- Underwriting with our Western Canada Underwriting department is responsible for reviewing and handling underwriting issues and making approval decisions for residential and commercial transactions. This is a remote position. Work hours 9:30am to 6:00pm MST

Job Responsibilities

• Evaluate underwriting concerns and make approval decisions for both residential and commercial transactions that require underwriting review
• Review title and off-title searches and identify underwriting requirements, including but not limited to, drafting custom underwriting clauses as necessary
• Professionally and efficiently attend to customer and internal inquiries, questions and problems.
• Conduct research on real estate matters, when required or requested
• Other duties as required or assigned

Qualifications

• Lawyer or Senior Law Clerk or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years real estate law firm/transaction experience or equivalent
• Demonstrate a strong proficiency in reviewing title searches
• A solid understanding of the real estate process, title issues and their resolutions
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to problem-solve and work independently in an efficient and effective manner
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines 
• Ability to work well in a team as well as independently as required
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word and Excel) 

Salary Range - $90,000 to $100,000 annually

Please note that salaries are dependent on various matrix including experience, education, skills etc

Stewart Title is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities.  If you require accommodation during any aspect of the application process, please let us know.  We can be reached by:

• Email (INTLresumes@stewart.com)

• Telephone: 416.307.3300 (please ask to speak to a Human Resources representative)

• Mail: 200 Bay Street, North Tower, Suite 2600, Toronto, ON M5J 2J2

• Fax: 416.981.7214

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