Commercial Underwriting Counsel (Hybrid)

About the role

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 has held an unwavering belief in its people, who are passionate about what they do and committed to fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to innovate and reach their full potential. The company has been recognized for its commitment to diversity and inclusion, earning numerous accolades including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for eleven consecutive years.

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

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

Qualifications

Law Degree required. Admitted to practice in state of employment. Licensed to practice law, in good standing. Must be familiar with real estate law, including federal and state regulations. 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.

Skills

• Underwriting experience
• Legal knowledge
• Real estate law
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Organizational skills
• Problem-solving

Benefits

Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.

Pay

$88,900.00 - $118,500.00 Annually