Job Description

Job Overview – Associate General Counsel (Title & Lender Services):

Compensation: $135,000 – $165,000/year + bonus

Location: Delaware County, PA

Schedule: Monday to Friday (In-Office)

Atlantic Group is hiring an Associate General Counsel (Title & Lender Services) with our client in Delaware County, PA, to provide legal oversight for residential title insurance transactions and support multi-state underwriting operations. This on-site role is ideal for a JD-qualified attorney with expertise in real estate law, title underwriting, and lender-side settlements. You’ll collaborate with internal teams and regulators to resolve title issues, ensure compliance, and enhance operational efficiency.

Responsibilities as the Associate General Counsel (Title & Lender Services):

• Title Underwriting: Assess title risks for residential transactions and offer legal guidance on insurability and closing matters.
• Document Review: Interpret contracts, deeds, and legal documents to ensure compliance with underwriting and legal standards.
• Claims & Escrow Support: Collaborate with escrow officers and underwriters to resolve title issues and support claims handling.
• Regulatory Compliance: Support corporate compliance by interfacing with state regulators and ensuring licensing requirements are met.
• Operational Counsel: Advise internal teams on curing title defects and optimizing settlement processes under underwriting policies.
• Training & Education: Lead internal trainings, contribute to legal publications, and stay active in bar associations and industry events.

Qualifications for the Associate General Counsel (Title & Lender Services):

• Education: Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.
• Licensure: Active license to practice law in Pennsylvania (or eligibility to obtain it promptly).
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in title underwriting, real estate law, or within a legal department at a title insurer or related entity.
• Technical Proficiency: Solid understanding of real estate title, settlement processes, and title insurance underwriting systems.
• Skills & Attributes: Exceptional negotiation, organizational, and communication skills, with a strong attention to detail and a collaborative, solution-focused mindset.
• Industry Knowledge: Deep knowledge of real estate and title insurance law, including state and federal regulatory standards.
• Travel Requirements: Up to 20% travel for company business, industry events, and training.

Application Notice: Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, Atlantic Group will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.

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