Senior Title Insurance Attorney Underwriter

Overview

Senior Title Insurance Attorney Underwriter – Mid-Atlantic Region (Remote)

Candidates must come from the Title Insurance industry in the Mid-Atlantic market to be considered.

Our East Coast–based client is a highly respected and established leader in the Title Insurance industry. They are seeking a Senior Title Insurance Attorney Underwriter to support the Mid-Atlantic region, focusing on developing and expanding an established company’s presence in a newer territory.

This is a remote-friendly role, ideally suited for candidates based in the Mid-Atlantic region, including Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia, and Maryland suburbs, to support closer collaboration with agents and internal teams. The role is perfect for an attorney underwriter who is a winning teammate, thrives on collaboration, and is energized by opportunities to grow a territory. The company offers flexibility, reduced bureaucracy, and a clear path for professional growth and influence.

• Provide legal and underwriting guidance to attorney agents and internal teams on residential and commercial real estate matters across the Mid-Atlantic region.
• Research, analyze, and resolve complex title issues, including multi-unit and multi-site projects.
• Make sound risk assessment decisions to support policy issuance while managing company exposure.
• Respond promptly and professionally to underwriting inquiries.
• Evaluate insurability and advise on coverage, endorsements, and underwriting exceptions.
• Draft practice notes, legal communications, and educational materials.
• Lead seminars and training for attorneys, agents, and real estate professionals.
• Monitor legal developments in Mid-Atlantic real property and title insurance law.
• Support agent recruitment, relationship-building, and territory growth initiatives.
• Collaborate with leadership on compliance, underwriting standards, and strategic planning.
• Mentor Title Counsel and perform Title Counsel duties as needed.

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in a Mid-Atlantic state (MD, VA, or DC preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in real estate law and/or title insurance underwriting.
• Experience handling both commercial and residential transactions.
• Prior title insurance underwriting experience in the Mid-Atlantic market is preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to work as a collaborative, high-performing team member.
• Experience with bankruptcy, estate settlement, or litigation matters is a plus.

• Remote-friendly role with optional proximity to agents in the Mid-Atlantic region to support territory growth.
• Established company with room to grow a newer territory.
• Collaborative culture that rewards teamwork and innovation.
• High autonomy with trust in underwriting judgment.
• Clear path for career growth and expanded responsibilities.

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