Commercial Underwriting Counsel-Hybrid

About Us

Join a team that puts its People First! As a member of First American's family of companies, National Commercial Services provides single-point service for simple to multi-property/multi-state national commercial real estate transactions. Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. We are passionate about what we do, and equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for eleven consecutive years.

About the Role

Enable your passion for law and risk analysis to shape complex commercial real estate transactions. If you excel at collaborating with others to assess risk, evaluate possibilities, and deliver sound solutions, it may be time to bring your analytical rigor to a premier brand in the commercial real estate space. This role plays a key part in advancing the commercial real estate experience by empowering our employees and customers to deliver next-generation solutions and results.

Responsibilities

• Provide underwriting support, counsel, and authorization to company personnel and customers related to the issuance of real estate title insurance commitments and policies
• Utilize underwriting standards and guidelines within delegated authority limits to underwrite the issuance of title insurance
• Provide guidance to company personnel in the performance of real estate settlement services
• Issue underwriting standards and guidelines in accordance with established company processes

Requirements

• Law Degree required
• Admitted to practice in state of employment
• Licensed to practice law, in good standing
• 5-7 years title underwriting experience, commercial experience preferred
• Must be familiar with real estate law, including federal and state regulations

Skills

• Strong understanding of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of real estate title and settlement process
• Strong analytical rigor and business acumen
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to provide alternative solutions or convey unpopular information with tact
• Ability to collaborate and act decisively; build relationships internally and externally
• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and timely follow up
• Abstract thinking and creative solutions

Pay

Pay Range: $88,900.00 - $118,500.00 Annually. This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements, and geographic location.

Benefits

Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision
• 401k
• PTO/paid sick leave
• Employee stock purchase plan

We embrace and support individuality, fostering an authentic and inclusive workplace for all. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work.