*D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S.,*was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries. Please visit our website atwww.drhorton.comfor more information. *D.R. Horton, Inc.*is currently looking for a*_Underwriting Counsel_*. The right candidate will will be responsible for analysis of risk, research, interaction with agents, and making decisions on insurability of titles. *Essential Duties and Responsibilities*include the following. Other duties may be assigned. * Make risk adverse, common sense underwriting decisions * Respond in a timely manner, to underwriting inquiries from agents * Research, analyze, and interpret statutes, regulations and opinions, court rulings by utilizing professional legal and compliance publications * Identify issues, establish transactional facts, apply legal principles and underwriting guidelines to reach a timely decision * Provide analysis and guidance on relevant federal and state statutes and regulations, court rulings, opinion letters to the agent network * Research/update new/changing laws/statute/regulations that could affect the risk of the company and communicate those effectively to agents * Participate in the agent underwriting review process * Support agency with recruitment process and retention of agents * Support Claims Department with state law analysis and state practices * Participate on cross-functional teams * Responsible for creation and presentation of educational and underwriting materials for employees and agents * Prepare bulletins, alerts, memoranda, and other agent communications * Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company * Ability to travel overnight * * *Supervisory Responsibilities* * May have supervisory responsibilities *Education and/or Experience* * Juris Doctorate Degree * License to practice law * Experience with title insurance underwriting or claims, preferably 3-5 years title experience * Possess exceptional communication skills, verbal and written and the ability to make presentations * Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applications * Proficiency with MS Office and email * Ability to sit for majority of 8-hour workday; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and peripheral vision * The noise level is generally moderate * Salary Range base: $140,000-$150,000 Annually * * *Preferred Qualifications* * Ability to work in an unsupervised, but collaborative environment * Proficient with internet research Come join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including: * Medical, Vision and Dental * 401(K) * Employee Stock Purchase Plan * Flex Spending Accounts * Life Insurance * Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays */Build YOUR future with D.R. Horton, America’s Builder. #WeBuildPeople2/* Followus on social media @hortoncareers for an inside look at our company and connect with us on LinkedIn for up to date job listings! LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram **Job:** **Title* **Organization:** **Title* **Title:** *Underwriting Counsel* **Location:** *TX-Austin* **Requisition ID:** *2501202* **Other Locations:** *Connecticut-Remote, CO-Englewood, Louisiana-Denham Springs, Florida-Orlando, Wisconsin-Madison*