Senior Commercial Underwriting Counsel

FNF ® is the leading provider of title insurance and settlement services to the real estate and mortgage industries.  FNF ®'s various mortgage and real estate services companies provide services that complement our title insurance business. From a full-service qualified intermediary, home warranties, UCC insurance, relocation services, and notary services, we provide essential services to fulfill the needs of a changing real estate industry. FNF ® believes the power of technology can elevate the real estate transaction. From investments in title and escrow software to industry-leading real estate partner solutions, we take our commitment to provide real estate professionals and consumers with a truly reimagined, transparent, connected, and trusted real estate experience to heart. POSITION OVERVIEW  Fidelity National Financial – Florida Agency’s Underwriting Department is seeking a customer-service-focused Senior Commercial Underwriting Counsel for our Maitland, FL office. As a Senior Commercial Counsel, you will serve as a strategic legal and risk management partner on complex commercial real estate transactions, providing prompt, well-reasoned guidance across a high volume of underwriting matters. In this role, you will deliver high-level underwriting support to agents, examiners, and internal teams, helping to structure and insure transactions in alignment with company guidelines, applicable law, and sound underwriting principles. This position combines both advisory and decision-making responsibilities and requires deep expertise in commercial real estate, title insurance, and risk evaluation.  LOCATION  This role is onsite in our Maitland, FL office.  DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES  Analyze and underwrite complex commercial transactions, including multi-site and multi-state matters  Evaluate risk and determine insurability, including appropriate requirements, exceptions, and endorsements  Identify legal and title risks and develop practical, insurable solutions  Serve as a primary point of contact for agents, examiners, and escrow teams on commercial files  Respond to a high volume of underwriting inquiries via phone and email, often under tight deadlines  Provide clear, practical guidance on title and closing issues  Support resolution of underwriting issues impacting closings  Mentor junior underwriters, examiners, and agents  Develop and deliver training on underwriting topics, best practices, and emerging risks  Contribute to underwriting manuals, bulletins, and internal guidance materials  Build strong relationships with agents, attorneys, and internal stakeholders  Support business development by delivering underwriting solutions that facilitate transactions while protecting the company  Participate in client-facing discussions on complex deals when needed  MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS  Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school  At least 15 years’ experience in commercial title insurance underwriting or commercial real estate law  Deep understanding of title insurance policies, endorsements, and underwriting practices, preferably in Florida  Prior experience with high-liability or national commercial transactions  Experience working with title agents, national accounts, or multi-state transactions  Demonstrated ability to present to groups and deliver clear, engaging webinars on complex topics  Proven ability to read, interpret, and analyze boundary, ALTA/NSPS, and construction surveys, depositions, and trials  Excellent communication and collaboration skills  Decisive and self-driven, with a strong focus on responsiveness and delivering practical, high-quality service to agents and internal partners  Active Florida Bar membership preferred; otherwise, must qualify for and obtain Authorized House Counsel status with the Florida Bar within 90 days of employment  Strong analytical and risk assessment skills with demonstrated ability to synthesize the full transactional picture and deliver solution-oriented guidance that facilitates. successful closings while appropriately managing risk  Demonstrated commitment to the role, including reliable availability during standard business hours  Collaborative and team-focused professional who fosters a positive, constructive work environment  KEY COMPETENCIES  Risk judgment: Ability to balance business objectives with sound underwriting discipline  Communication: Clear, confident, and practical guidance to agents and stakeholders  Problem-solving: Creative, solution-oriented approach to complex title issues  Leadership: Ability to mentor and influence others without direct authority  Responsiveness: Ability to manage high-volume inquiries with competing priorities promptly.  COMPENSATION & BENEFITS FNF, its affiliates, and subsidiaries carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, specialty, experience, and work location. The base salary (exempt) or hourly rate (non-exempt) is just one component of the total rewards package offered to our employees, including potential bonus or commission eligibility, insurance (medical/dental/vision/life/disability), matching 401(k) plan and matching employee stock purchase plan. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY POLICY FNF, its affiliates and subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.