Senior Commercial Services Counsel (In-House)
Location: Miami, FL | Fortune 500 Company
A Fortune 500 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 is a full-time, in-house attorney role with standard corporate hours (Monday–Friday).
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.
Position Summary
The Senior Commercial Services Counsel oversees and supports commercial transactions within an assigned geographic region and may act as substitute in-house legal counsel in other regions where the company underwrites or transacts business. The role provides advisory guidance to associates and customers, manages high-liability transactions , assists with title and closing issues, and ensures compliance with Florida law, title insurance regulations, and underwriting standards .
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
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
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