Senior Commercial Services Counsel (In-House)
Location: Miami, FL | Fortune 200 Company
Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.
A Fortune 200 company headquartered in Miami is seeking a
Senior Commercial Services Counsel
to oversee and support
complex commercial real estate transactions , with a primary focus on
vacant land . This position requires a
senior Florida real estate attorney
with deep experience in
title underwriting, high-liability approvals, escrow, claims, and complex closings . The role serves as a key legal authority, advising internal teams, underwriters, and external clients while managing risk and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities Prepare, review, underwrite, and close
commercial (vacant land) transactions Provide legal oversight for
commercial and multi-unit residential title closings Conduct and oversee
complex title reviews , identifying and resolving title defects, disputes, claims, and underwriting issues Review, approve, and manage
high-liability orders
within approved limits; consult with senior underwriters for matters exceeding authority Advise and meet with
clients, outside attorneys, realtors, and buyer/seller parties
regarding title, escrow, and closing issues Assist title and escrow officers with
extraordinary or high-risk closing issues Respond to and advise on
claims and litigation-related matters Interact with the
Florida Department of Insurance
and other regulatory bodies as needed Serve as liaison between
underwriters, clients, and internal teams Develop, implement, and enforce
best practices
for title operations and closings Train and mentor staff to improve legal knowledge, judgment, and performance Participate in
marketing and client engagement efforts , including presentations when requested Stay current on legal, regulatory, and underwriting developments and communicate updates to staff Maintain strict confidentiality Refer matters to other
Senior Underwriting Counsel
when consultation is appropriate Perform additional duties as assigned by management Qualifications Juris Doctor (JD)
degree Active Florida Bar license
in good standing CLE requirements met Extensive experience
in: Commercial title underwriting Commercial real estate transactions xsgimln High-liability approvals Claims and litigation Strong working knowledge of: Florida real estate law Florida title insurance laws and regulations Proven leadership, mentoring, and team management experience Excellent communication, client management, and problem-solving skills Ability to exercise independent judgment on
high-risk transactions Why Join Us Senior, visible
in-house legal role
with real authority Work on
high-profile, complex commercial transactions Influence and lead commercial title practices within a large organization Mentor and develop legal and operational teams Stable corporate environment with
normal business hours Long-term professional growth in real estate law and title insurance
Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.
A Fortune 200 company headquartered in Miami is seeking a
Senior Commercial Services Counsel
to oversee and support
complex commercial real estate transactions , with a primary focus on
vacant land . This position requires a
senior Florida real estate attorney
with deep experience in
title underwriting, high-liability approvals, escrow, claims, and complex closings . The role serves as a key legal authority, advising internal teams, underwriters, and external clients while managing risk and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities Prepare, review, underwrite, and close
commercial (vacant land) transactions Provide legal oversight for
commercial and multi-unit residential title closings Conduct and oversee
complex title reviews , identifying and resolving title defects, disputes, claims, and underwriting issues Review, approve, and manage
high-liability orders
within approved limits; consult with senior underwriters for matters exceeding authority Advise and meet with
clients, outside attorneys, realtors, and buyer/seller parties
regarding title, escrow, and closing issues Assist title and escrow officers with
extraordinary or high-risk closing issues Respond to and advise on
claims and litigation-related matters Interact with the
Florida Department of Insurance
and other regulatory bodies as needed Serve as liaison between
underwriters, clients, and internal teams Develop, implement, and enforce
best practices
for title operations and closings Train and mentor staff to improve legal knowledge, judgment, and performance Participate in
marketing and client engagement efforts , including presentations when requested Stay current on legal, regulatory, and underwriting developments and communicate updates to staff Maintain strict confidentiality Refer matters to other
Senior Underwriting Counsel
when consultation is appropriate Perform additional duties as assigned by management Qualifications Juris Doctor (JD)
degree Active Florida Bar license
in good standing CLE requirements met Extensive experience
in: Commercial title underwriting Commercial real estate transactions xsgimln High-liability approvals Claims and litigation Strong working knowledge of: Florida real estate law Florida title insurance laws and regulations Proven leadership, mentoring, and team management experience Excellent communication, client management, and problem-solving skills Ability to exercise independent judgment on
high-risk transactions Why Join Us Senior, visible
in-house legal role
with real authority Work on
high-profile, complex commercial transactions Influence and lead commercial title practices within a large organization Mentor and develop legal and operational teams Stable corporate environment with
normal business hours Long-term professional growth in real estate law and title insurance