[Hiring] Senior National Underwriter @Blue Owl Capital

Role Description

The Senior National Underwriter leads transactions on a national multi-state/site, and high-profile title insurance transactions on behalf of Sightline Land Services.

• Underwrite and lead transactions in states Sightline obtains licenses.
• Work through and resolve commitment issues, title object letters, proforma issues, and final policies for licensed states.
• Survey review and endorsement issuance for licensed states.
• Utilize underwriting standards and guidelines within delegated authority limits to underwrite the issuance of title insurance.
• Analyze recordings including liens, judgments, easements, surveys, legal descriptions, and vesting documents to identify risks and verify title conditions.
• Provide pricing for commitments or reports, endorsements, final policies, and guarantees using appropriate schedules.
• Create and issue underwriting standards and guidelines in accordance with established company processes.
• Review and approve all title clearance.
• Edit commitments for licensed state deals.
• Generate proformas and final policies for licensed state deals.
• Serve as primary point of contact throughout the transaction up to closing.
• Ensure recordings are successfully and timely recorded and issue final policies.
• Ensure all documents are uploaded to Softpro or document repository correctly.
• Independently underwrite, direct, and oversee all aspects and phases of the title insurance process on large and complex national commercial real estate transactions.
• Independently and proactively identify possible title insurance coverage issues on national transactions and negotiate solutions.
• Facilitate and oversee the escrow, closing, and settlement processes on commercial real estate transactions.
• Independently review and approve all transaction-required documentation necessary to the issuance of a title policy.
• Negotiate and calculate title premiums and fees on commercial real estate transactions.
• Thorough understanding of fundamental title insurance and underwriting concepts.
• Comprehensive understanding of industry workshare models and regulatory limitations.
• Primary contact for all workshare partners and underwriters; facilitate interaction among multiple underwriters and workshare partners.
• Oversight of deal pipeline information and reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience underwriting in multiple states; knowledge of Texas underwriting a plus.
• 7+ years experience with commercial transactions (portfolio transactions a plus).
• Ability to independently manage complex, high-dollar and time-sensitive transactions.
• Proficiency with Softpro desired but not required.
• Understanding of TDI rate rules and promulgated forms.
• Juris doctorate required.

Requirements

• Remote work possible.

Benefits

• Base annual salary range for this Chicago, Dallas or remote-based non-exempt position will be $165,000 to $210,000.
• Actual salaries may vary based on factors such as skill, experience, and qualification for the role.
• Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on individual and team performance.

Company Description

Blue Owl (NYSE: OWL) is a leading asset manager that is redefining alternatives®. With $330 billion in assets under management as of September 30, 2026, we invest across three multi-strategy platforms: Credit, Real Assets, and GP Strategic Capital.

• Anchored by a strong permanent capital base, we provide businesses with private capital solutions to drive long-term growth.
• Offer institutional investors, individual investors, and insurance companies differentiated alternative investment opportunities.
• Aim to deliver strong performance, risk-adjusted returns, and capital preservation.
• Together with approximately 1,430 experienced professionals globally, Blue Owl brings the vision and discipline to create the exceptional.