State Counsel

State Counsel – South Carolina

(Title Insurance / Underwriting Leadership Role)

Our client is seeking an experienced South Carolina-based Title Insurance Underwriter to serve as State Counsel for South Carolina. This is a high-impact, entrepreneurial leadership role focused on underwriting excellence, agent support, business development, and market growth within the state.

This position is ideal for a seasoned underwriter who is either already operating at a senior level or looking to take the next step into a broader leadership role. The right candidate will be well known in the South Carolina title industry, motivated to build and grow a profitable market, and energized by a role that blends underwriting, sales collaboration, and strategic influence.

• Base salary range: $195,000 – $210,000
• Discretionary annual bonus: 7.5% – 10%
• Highly flexible compensation structure tied to top-line revenue
• For the right candidate, compensation may include a percentage of revenue
• A book of business is helpful; moving business is a bonus, not a requirement

• Serve as the primary underwriting authority for South Carolina.
• Provide legal guidance and underwriting support to agents in compliance with applicable state laws.
• Advise on complex or high-risk real estate transactions.
• Collaborate creatively with agents to structure transactions in a manner that supports deal completion while managing risk for both the agent and our client.

• Partner closely with the sales team (Agency Advisors) to support client relationships and drive growth.
• Act as a visible and accessible underwriting resource for agents.
• Build trust‑based relationships by being directly available to clients and participating in joint sales efforts.
• Reinforce underwriting as the core value proposition delivered to agents.

• Play an active role in agent education and professional development.
• Conduct market‑facing trainings such as lunch‑and‑learns and presentations on new laws, regulations, and underwriting trends.
• Support and participate in CLE (Continuing Legal Education) programs.
• Function as a “Sales Engineer”–type expert: a technical authority who helps differentiate our client and grow market share.

• Develop practical, user‑friendly resources for agents, including:
  • Quick‑reference guides on legal and regulatory updates
  • Educational materials on new products, services, or underwriting approaches
• Help agents operate more efficiently and confidently in their transactions.

• South Carolina licensed attorney preferred
• ~7+ years of title insurance underwriting experience
• Strong knowledge of South Carolina real estate and title law
• Known and respected within the South Carolina title industry
• Entrepreneurial mindset with pride in building and growing a market
• Collaborative, approachable, and relationship‑driven
• Not seeking a “coast to retirement” role — this is a growth opportunity
• Candidates from large national underwriters (“Big Four”) are encouraged, especially those seeking greater autonomy and upward mobility

South Carolina is a highly profitable and strategically important market with a favorable split structure. This role offers real influence, flexibility in compensation design, and the opportunity to shape the future of the state operation. For the right person, this is a chance to step out from under layers of management and build something meaningful.

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