In-house role for commercial property lawyer, 2+

This insurer is a leading global provider of title insurance and settlement services for residential and commercial real estate transactions.  
One of their subsidiaries is a leading insurer of risks involving title and related areas of property and property finance.   

Due to their on-going success, they now have an opening for a junior commercial underwriter in major property deals across the UK.  The role will involve underwriting high net worth commercial legal indemnity risks as well as negotiating and maximising business profitability by means of effective and flexible underwriting decision and techniques.  You will have significant limits and authority on cases of technical complexity.

You will build strong relationships with clients, solicitors, brokers and business units plus assist the sales team in the development of these relationships through presentations, meetings and corporate events.   

In addition, as you progress, you will provide support and guidance to trainee underwriters to develop their technical/commercial proficiency and contribute to ongoing initiatives and projects.

Appropriate underwriting and product training will be given.

Some travel may be required.  You will ideally have at least 2 years' pqe and will have trained at a London firm.  This is an ideal opportunity for a junior real estate lawyer who is looking for a change in direction for their career, seeking a more business orientated role whilst utilising the skills they have developed as a lawyer.