Underwriting & Regulatory Counsel
Joining the Blueprint Team at PLACE
Blueprint Title is dedicated to providing a world-class closing experience that makes us the no-brainer title partner for all agents within the larger PLACE ecosystem. We’re a fast-growing, technology-driven title company that fully embraces the PLACE values: Grit, Results, Only Leaders, Wealth, Teamwork, and Humility.
As part of the PLACE family, you will join a unified team committed to empowering top real estate professionals and ensuring an exceptional experience for every client.
We are seeking Underwriting and Regulatory Counsel to provide legal, underwriting, and regulatory leadership across Southwest Land Title (SWLT) and Blueprint Title as we continue to scale nationally.
Role Summary
The Underwriting and Regulatory Counsel will serve as the primary underwriting and regulatory authority supporting both Southwest Land Title and Blueprint Title operations. This role combines traditional underwriting counsel responsibilities with regulatory strategy, compliance oversight, and operational support for a fast-growing multi-state title platform.
You will be responsible for evaluating insurability of complex transactions, providing guidance on compliance and regulatory matters, overseeing licensing and audits, supporting market expansion, and developing operational knowledge resources for title and escrow teams.
This role requires someone who is both strategic and execution-focused, capable of advising leadership while also ensuring day-to-day regulatory and underwriting operations run smoothly.
The Underwriting and Regulatory Counsel will report to the General Counsel at PLACE and partner closely with Operations, Escrow, Title, Finance, and Executive Leadership at Blueprint Title.
Key Responsibilities
Underwriting & Transaction Risk
Serve as Underwriting and Regulatory Counsel to Southwest Land Title and Blueprint, providing legal and underwriting guidance across operations.
Responsibilities include:
- Evaluate and make determinations on the insurability of real estate transactions
- Review and approve limit-breach requests and other underwriting exceptions
- Provide guidance on complex title issues, risk analysis, and underwriting standards
- Serve as the escalation point for risky, complex, or compliance-sensitive transactions
- Partner with title and escrow teams to resolve curative and underwriting issues efficiently
- Provide practical legal guidance that balances risk management with operational efficiency
Compliance, Regulatory, and Risk Oversight
Ensure both entities operate in compliance with all applicable insurance and regulatory frameworks.
Responsibilities include:
- Oversee regulatory compliance for all entity and individual licensing across SWLT and Blueprint
- Ensure compliance with state insurance regulations, NAIC guidance, and applicable insurance laws
- Monitor and analyze legislative and regulatory developments impacting title operations
- Identify regulatory risks and develop practical mitigation strategies
- Review internal policies and operational processes to ensure ongoing regulatory compliance
The Underwriting Counsel will also act as a trusted subject matter expert on regulatory and compliance matters for leadership and operations teams.
Market Expansion & Licensing
Support the company’s continued geographic growth and market expansion.
Responsibilities include:
- Drive market expansion and licensing efforts for SWLT and Blueprint
- Manage all required regulatory steps for new state launches including:
- Entity licensing
- Individual licensing
- Certificates of authority
- Fingerprinting and background requirements
- Office compliance requirements such as sub-leases
- Ensure new market launches meet all regulatory requirements prior to production
Regulatory Filings & Insurance Compliance
Maintain and manage required regulatory filings and insurance compliance programs.
Responsibilities include:
- Oversee preparation and submission of state Department of Insurance filings
- Ensure compliance with Holding Company Act requirements and other regulatory reporting
- Manage insurance rates, forms, and regulatory filings in expanding markets
- Maintain regulatory policies and documentation required for insurance operations
Audits, Claims, and Regulatory Examinations
Lead and manage regulatory examinations and claims-related matters.
Responsibilities include:
- Manage all audits for SWLT and Blueprint, including internal and regulatory audits
- Coordinate responses to Department of Insurance examinations and market conduct reviews
- Serve as the primary liaison for DOI complaints and regulatory inquiries
- Manage and coordinate title claims requests
- Partner with operations leadership to identify and mitigate recurring risk issues
Compliance Vendors & Systems
Oversee compliance infrastructure and vendor relationships.
Responsibilities include:
- Manage the compliance vendor relationship
- Ensure compliance systems support regulatory reporting, operational compliance, and audit readiness
- Continuously improve compliance workflows as the company scales
Operational Knowledge & Training
Ensure underwriting and regulatory requirements are translated into practical operational guidance.
Responsibilities include:
- Develop and maintain a state-by-state production knowledgebase for operational teams
- Design and deliver training programs for title and escrow staff
- Provide ongoing education to teams on underwriting standards, regulatory requirements, and risk management
- Serve as a key internal resource helping teams operate confidently within regulatory and underwriting frameworks
Qualifications
- JD and admission to a State Bar in good standing
- 7+ years of experience in insurance regulatory law and/or title insurance underwriting
- Strong understanding of insurance regulatory frameworks and multi-state licensing requirements
- Experience advising operational teams in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional teams
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex regulatory and underwriting issues with practical solutions
Preferred:
- Title insurance experience
- Startup or high-growth company experience
- Familiarity with regulations affecting real estate transactions including TILA, RESPA, ECOA, and FCRA
Why Join Blueprint
- Help modernize and scale a next-generation title platform
- Work closely with senior leadership on strategic regulatory and underwriting decisions
- Play a critical role in multi-state expansion
- Join a team focused on innovation, efficiency, and customer experience