Job Description

Company SummaryCome work for a company that\xe2\x80\x99s committed to the success of each and every employee. A place where innovators and collaborators come together and build on each other\xe2\x80\x99s talents. Where diversity is welcomed and celebrated.FCT provides industry-leading title insurance, default solutions and other real estate related products and services to legal, lending, valuation and real estate professionals across Canada. With FCT, you will have the opportunity to build a meaningful career. Join us as we continue to do exciting work and make a big impact on our colleagues, customers and communities.Job SummaryWe are continually searching for great talent; individuals who possess a deep commitment to the customers and markets we serve. If you would like to join a company that is committed to the success of each employee and offers challenge, purpose and the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally in a team-oriented environment, you\'ll enjoy a career with us! We understand that fostering a diverse and inclusive environment is critical for the success of our business, and we actively work towards it every day.As a Senior Commercial Law Clerk/Underwriter - Contract, you will underwrite and issue commercial title insurance policies for commercial real estate transactions across Canada (excluding Quebec) with a focus on national law firms customers. In addition, you will educate customers on the benefits of commercial title insurance, due diligence requirements and title insurance coverage.Provide second level underwriting support to law clerks and intermediate law clerks for commercial transactions including transactions over $50M.You will be the first point of contact for national law firms for transactions over $50M. Typically, title insurance orders for this customer group are more complex and interactions are with senior law clerks and senior lawyers. FCT senior law clerk must have experience and knowledge of transactional issues, policy coverage and endorsements in order to have effective conversations with this sophisticated customer segment.HERE\xe2\x80\x99S HOW YOU\xe2\x80\x99LL CONTRIBUTE:

• Review lawyer\xe2\x80\x99s title memorandums, due diligence, searches in order to prepare title insurance policies for commercial real estate transactions
• Provide information to customers regarding commercial title insurance coverage, underwriting guidelines, endorsements, quotes and procedures
• A strong customer focus with the ability to effectively build and maintain collaborative relationships with customers as well as business partners across the organization
• Support team members by sharing knowledge, providing guidance and collaborating in order to meet deadlines

HERE\xe2\x80\x99S WHAT YOU\xe2\x80\x99LL BRING:

• Law Clerk Diploma or relevant work experience
• Ten (10) years\xe2\x80\x99 experience as a real estate law clerk in a law firm and/or title insurance environment handling commercial and/or residential real estate transactions
• Technical knowledge of the practice of real estate law and an understanding of the mechanics of a real estate transaction
• Professional and customer service focused, with excellent communication skills
• Ability to pay attention to detail while managing multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team
• Excellent computer skills \xe2\x80\x93 MS Office Suite

HERE\xe2\x80\x99S WHAT SETS US APART:Through mentoring, innovative tools, and a variety of programs that engage and reward, we empower each employee to be great and drive results.Comprehensive benefits that include virtual healthcare and an Employee & Family Assistance ProgramGroup retirement savings plan with company matchPaid holidays and generous paid time offHybrid work arrangementsPaid volunteer opportunities and charitable donation matchingEmployee recognition programs that include referral incentivesPotential for performance-based incentivesThe opportunity to participate in our stock purchase planAnd more!*As per terms of the employment agreementThe Great Place to Work\xc2\xae Institute has named FCT one of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Top 50 Best Workplaces, Best Workplaces in Canada for Financial Services & Insurance, Best Workplaces in Canada for Women, Best Workplaces in Canada for Inclusion and Best Workplaces in Canada for Mental Wellness. We\xe2\x80\x99re also one of Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces\xe2\x84\xa2 in North America.By joining us, you will not only be part of an award-winning organization, you will be part of a workforce that is engaged and empowered to succeed.Thank you for considering FCT. We look forward to meeting you.In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of FCT\xe2\x80\x99s hiring process.To avoid any delays in the recruitment process, if you require accommodation to apply, please provide your accommodation needs in advance. You may also be required to submit adequate medical/other documentation to Human Resources to support your request for accommodation.FCT is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active nondiscrimination program. All recruitment, hiring, placements, transfers, promotions, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, and other terms and conditions of employment will be on the basis of the qualifications of the individual regardless of race, colour, place of origin, ethnic origin, citizenship, handicap (including mental and physical disability), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, creed (religion), marital status, family status (being in a parent/child relationship), age, or any other basis prohibited by the applicable provincial or federal human rights legislation.

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