VP, Title Counsel
Our client is a vertically-integrated financial services company that covers virtually every aspect of the single-family residential real estate transaction, including investment in U.S. real estate and mortgage markets, loan origination and servicing, asset management and property preservation, real estate sales and rental, and title and escrow services. The organization has built the infrastructure necessary to maximize value during any market cycle. As a result of our continuing growth and success, we are seeking a VP, Title Counsel based in TX.
Job Summary
Responsibilities
Serve as primary in-house counsel for, a national title and settlement services provider. Responsible for maintaining compliance with all applicable state, federal and local regulations affecting the business; providing general advice and counsel in connection with title insurance, licensing, underwriting, title claims, and residential and commercial real estate transactions; and conducting research; drafting memorandum, policies, procedures, training materials and similar company communications. Perform all duties in accordance with the company’s policies and procedures, all US state and federal laws and regulations, wherein the company operates.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
· Research, implement, and manage compliance with all title insurance, settlement services, and other general mortgage and real estate transaction related regulations.
· Work closely with business unit executives in the task of overseeing and guiding the decision-making and implementation of compliance policies and advising about risk management.
· Facilitate audits by company regulators and underwriting partners.
· Negotiate, draft and revise client and vendor agreements.
· Provide general advice in connection with title claims, disputes, marketing materials and other issues as necessary.
· Facilitate new applications and renewals of title producer/agent and other insurance related licensing.
· Provide reports and supervision to the General Counsel and senior management on compliance issues.
· Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND COMPETENCIES:
· Excellent ability to analyze and interpret legal and statutory materials as well as state and federal regulations
· Ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
· Ability to creatively problem-solve
· Strong, effective and efficient presentation and written skills for interactions with the General Counsel and executive/senior management
Education, Experience And/Or Licenses
· A law degree from an accredited law school
· At least ten plus (10+) years of recent experience as a lawyer in the title and settlement services industry
· In-house and law firm experience preferred.
· Experience handling title claims and working with title insurance underwriters.
· Experience reviewing and revising policies and procedures devised by the business to minimize risks and ensure compliance
· Experience working with state departments of insurance on licensing and regulatory issues
· Be admitted to practice law in Texas required
TO APPLY
Forward resume and compensation requirements to Amanda Sonus at asonus@pailingroup.com
